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Dakota James Birdwell

Case from Kennedale, TX dated Nov 05, 2014

Victim Details

Dakota James Birdwell

Male

White / Caucasian

Kennedale

TX

2014-11-05

18

Dakota

James Birdwell

06/23/2026

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Dakota James Birdwell, an 18-year-old male from Kennedale, Texas, tragically passed away on November 5, 2014. He was discovered in the parking lot of Life Fellowship Church in Kennedale, having been fatally shot in the head. The incident occurred early in the morning, and Dakota's body was found by a passerby who immediately called 911.

Following the discovery, Kennedale police launched an investigation into Dakota's death. On November 6, 2014, Cody Basinger, also 18 years old, was arrest ...
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  • star-telegram: Burleson teen gets 25 years after pleading guilty to murder
  • star-telegram: Teen arrested in Kennedale slaying
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