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Ronald Michael Varner

Case from Abilene, TX dated Aug 02, 2016

Victim Details

Ronald Michael Varner

Male

White / Caucasian

Abilene

TX

2016-08-02

31

Ronald

Michael Varner

07/09/2026

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Ronald Michael Varner, a 31-year-old man from Abilene, Texas, was tragically murdered on August 2, 2016. Varner's body was discovered on County Road 347 in Jones County, having been shot multiple times. The investigation revealed that Varner had been kidnapped and held against his will at a residence on Sycamore Street in Abilene. According to statements from the suspects, Varner was tied up, beaten, and ultimately killed because the perpetrators feared facing kidnapping charges if they released ...
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  • KTXS: Abilene man, 31, ID'd as fatal shooting victim found in Jones County
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