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Donte Samuels

Case from Killeen, TX dated Dec 22, 2016

Victim Details

Donte Samuels

Male

Killeen

TX

2016-12-22

22

Donte

Samuels

07/09/2026

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Donte Javon Samuels, a 22-year-old male resident of Killeen, Texas, tragically passed away on December 22, 2016. He was born on July 6, 1994, in Wood River, Illinois. Samuels was found deceased in the front yard of a home located in the 300 block of South 56th Street in Killeen.

Following his death, Killeen Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide. Tarah Ann Nichols was arrested in connection with the case. Nichols was charged with tampering or fabricating evidence re ...
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  • Killeen Daily Herald: Woman wanted for questioning in homicide investigation
  • Killeen Daily Herald: Arrest made in connection with 56th Street death
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