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David Allan Oakes, a 49-year-old cabinet maker from Rhome, Texas, passed away on August 18, 2017. His death was initially reported as a tragic incident, but it later emerged that his son, William Wyatt Oakes, was involved.
In a shocking turn of events, William Wyatt Oakes, who was 18 years old at the time of the incident, was found guilty of murdering his father. The trial revealed that William had fired multiple shots at David inside their home, claiming self-defense. However, the jury ...Read More
In a shocking turn of events, William Wyatt Oakes, who was 18 years old at the time of the incident, was found guilty of murdering his father. The trial revealed that William had fired multiple shots at David inside their home, claiming self-defense. However, the jury ...Read More
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David Oakes
Male
White / Caucasian
Rhome
TX
2017-08-18
49
David
Oakes
11/18/2025

