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Dakota James Birdwell

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Dakota James Birdwell

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Kennedale

    TX

    2014-11-05

    18

    Dakota

    James Birdwell

    12/04/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been following Dakota James Birdwell's case since it happened, and it still hits me how much it... ...Read More
    11/13/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the role that Life Fellowship Church played in the aftermath of Dak... ...Read More
    04/19/2023
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