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Joshua Hardesty

Death by Force
Case Description
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Joshua Hardesty, a 26-year-old man from Austin, Texas, was tragically shot and killed on September 11, 2018, at an apartment complex on East Parmer Lane in northeast Austin. Hardesty was attempting to sell several pounds of marijuana to Isaac Thomas Jr., who shot him multiple times. The incident was believed to be a drug deal gone wrong.

Following the shooting, Isaac Thomas Jr. was arrested and charged with Hardesty's murder. In addition to Hardesty's case, Thomas was also linked to anoth ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Joshua Hardesty

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Austin

    TX

    2018-09-11

    26

    Joshua

    Hardesty

    11/14/2025

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    I've been following the Joshua Hardesty case closely and wanted to share my thoughts on the role soc... ...Read More
    12/05/2023
    I can't stop thinking about the potential plea deal being considered for Isaac Thomas Jr. I really f... ...Read More
    01/27/2023
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