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Dana Lynn Barnes

Death by Force
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Dana Lynn Barnes, a 36-year-old woman from Gatesville, Texas, tragically passed away on February 12, 2015. She was employed as a civil service employee at Fort Hood. The circumstances surrounding her death were determined to be a murder-suicide. Dana's son, Sean Jacob Barnes, shot her before taking his own life. The incident occurred in their home in Coryell County, just east of Gatesville.

Authorities investigated the scene and found a 40-caliber handgun, which was determined to be the w ...Read More
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  • The Killeen Daily Herald: Gatesville shooting victims are mother, son
  • https://www.kwtx.com: Deaths Of Central Texas Woman, Teenage Son Ruled Murder-Suicide
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    Victim Details

    Dana Lynn Barnes

    Female

    Gatesville

    TX

    2015-02-12

    36

    Dana

    Lynn Barnes

    11/12/2025

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