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James Featherston

Case from Tyler, TX dated Sep 27, 2017

Victim Details

James Featherston

Male

Tyler

TX

2017-09-27

24

James

Featherston

07/27/2026

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James Featherston, a 24-year-old male from Tyler, Texas, tragically lost his life on September 27, 2017. The incident occurred in Brownsboro, Texas, where Featherston was fatally shot. The case drew significant attention due to the circumstances surrounding his death and the subsequent legal proceedings.

Dennis Odell Metcalf, a 42-year-old male, was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of James Featherston. Metcalf was found guilty by a Henderson Co ...
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  • Athens Daily Review: Victim ID’d in murder probe
  • MYEASTTEX: Family identifies man killed in local shooting
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    Hey everyone, I’ve been reflecting on the tragic Brownsboro shooting and something really resonate... ...Read More
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