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Ryan West

Death by Force
Case Description
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Ryan Jacob West, a 38-year-old man from Lumberton, died on January 16, 2017, in Evadale, Texas. He was a native of Kansas City, Missouri. The circumstances surrounding his death involved a family disturbance that led to a tragic outcome.

William West, Ryan's cousin, was arrested and charged with murder following the incident. According to reports, William West allegedly shot Ryan West after a disturbance occurred between them. The Jasper County Sheriff's Office booked William West into t ...Read More
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  • Beaumont Enterprise: Evadale man accused of fatally shooting cousin
  • KBMT: Deputies say Evadale man shot, killed his cousin after disturbance
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    Victim Details

    Ryan West

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Evadale

    TX

    2017-01-16

    Ryan

    West

    11/11/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Does anyone know what led to the family disturbance that ended so tragically for Ryan West? I can't ... ...Read More
    12/27/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the dynamics that might have been at play between Ryan and William ... ...Read More
    02/08/2023
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