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Joshua McKinney

Case from Houston, TX dated Dec 31, 2017

Victim Details

Joshua McKinney

Male

Houston

TX

2017-12-31

19

Joshua

McKinney

07/15/2026

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Joshua McKinney, a 19-year-old male from Houston, Texas, tragically lost his life on December 31, 2017. McKinney was a young man with aspirations of joining the U.S. Marine Corps after attending Lee College. He was known for his kind demeanor and helpful nature, often assisting neighbors and friends.

On the night of his death, McKinney was involved in a violent altercation with his girlfriend, 19-year-old Yvonne Ramirez. According to police reports, Ramirez and her accomplices allegedly a ...
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  • Fox News: Texas woman, 19, who killed New Year's Eve date planned to steal his guns, prosecutors say
  • KRIV: Teen charged with murder of man on New Year's Eve
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    Does anyone else find it incredibly frustrating how complex this case has become? The fact that ther... ...Read More
    11/25/2024
    Does anyone else find it puzzling how Yvonne Ramirez's story doesn't quite add up? I’ve been follo... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following Joshua McKinney’s case since it happened, and something that sticks out to m... ...Read More
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