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James Gonzalez

Case from Rowlett, TX dated May 06, 2018

Victim Details

James Gonzalez

Male

Rowlett

TX

2018-05-06

11

James

Gonzalez

07/02/2026

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James Kevin-Vidal Gonzalez, an 11-year-old boy from Rowlett, Texas, tragically passed away on May 6, 2018. James was a student at Coyle Middle School, where he participated in theater and played soccer for Sporting United. He was known for his love of music, soccer, Stranger Things, art, airplanes, and his dogs. James was an intelligent and beloved boy who aspired to become a pilot one day.

The cause of James's death was determined to be a murder-suicide. His father, Policarpo Gonzalez-Fl ...
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  • Police Say Father Shot, Killed His 11-Year-Old Son
  • KDFW: Father and son found dead in murder-suicide
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    Has anyone else been haunted by how this tragedy unfolded? I can't stop thinking about the call to J... ...Read More
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    I just keep thinking about how James was such a talented kid with so much going for him. I mean, he ... ...Read More
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