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Jaylon Spencer

Death by Force
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Jaylon Spencer, an 18-year-old male from Dallas, Texas, tragically died on November 13, 2017. The circumstances surrounding his death were related to a drug deal gone wrong. Jaylon Spencer was involved in a transaction with Jerried Williams, 27, and an unidentified accomplice. The deal was for methamphetamines in exchange for an AR-15 rifle. However, when the meth turned out to be 5 grams short, Williams' accomplice opened fire, shooting Jaylon Spencer three times. Despite efforts to save him, J ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Jaylon Spencer

    Male

    Dallas

    TX

    2017-11-13

    18

    Jaylon

    Spencer

    11/24/2025

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