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Michael Barton

Case from Poyner, TX dated Oct 25, 2016

Victim Details

Michael Barton

Male

White / Caucasian

Poyner

TX

2016-10-25

47

Michael

Barton

07/13/2026

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Michael Barton, a 47-year-old man from Poyner, Texas, tragically died on October 25, 2016. The cause of his death was a shooting incident that occurred during a domestic disturbance. Barton's brother-in-law, Travis Hollis Taylor, was arrested and later indicted on a murder charge in connection with Barton's death.

The incident began as a domestic disturbance, which escalated, leading to Taylor shooting Barton. Taylor, who was 44 years old at the time, was taken into custody by Henderson C ...
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