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Michael Vanlandingham

Case from Belton, TX dated Sep 17, 2018

Victim Details

Michael Vanlandingham

Male

White / Caucasian

Belton

TX

2018-09-17

30

Michael

Vanlandingham

07/17/2026

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Michael Vanlandingham, a 30-year-old man from Belton, Texas, was tragically shot and killed on September 17, 2018. Michael, who was known for his love of cooking and working on cars, was found dead in a pile of trash after being shot twice in the head. His body was then set on fire. This brutal murder shocked the community and left his family and friends devastated.

The investigation into Michael's death led to the arrest of two suspects, Owen Free III and Dana Francis Walcott. Both men w ...
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  • Temple Daily Telegram: Two Killeen suspects charged in fatal shooting, burning of Copperas Cove man
  • The Killeen Daily Herald: Suspect sought in fatal shooting, burning of Copperas Cove man
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