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Jacob Hollett

Case from Mesquite, TX dated Jun 12, 2018

Victim Details

Jacob Hollett

Male

White / Caucasian

Mesquite

TX

2018-06-12

19

Jacob

Hollett

07/13/2026

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Jacob Hollett, a 19-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, tragically lost his life on June 12, 2018, in Mesquite, TX. The incident occurred during what was believed to be a drug deal gone wrong. Hollett and another victim, 18-year-old Dalton Prater, were shot by two suspects who had intended to purchase marijuana from them. When one of the suspects pulled out a handgun and demanded the drugs, Hollett attempted to drive away but was shot multiple times. He was later pronounced dead at a local h ...
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  • NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth: Arrests Made in Mesquite Double Murder
  • Ex-Cowboys star Erik Williams' son arrested in double murder
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