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Brandon McClain

Case from Rowlett, TX dated Jun 14, 2014

Victim Details

Brandon McClain

Male

White / Caucasian

Rowlett

TX

2014-06-14

35

Brandon

McClain

07/15/2026

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On June 14, 2014, Brandon McClain, a 35-year-old African American male from Rowlett, Texas, tragically died in what was determined to be a murder-suicide. McClain, a Navy veteran and special operations recruiter, was found dead in his home alongside his 30-year-old girlfriend, Amanda Todhunter. The couple had recently broken up, and Todhunter had moved out of the home just two weeks prior to the incident.

According to police reports, Todhunter used a Glock .45 to shoot McClain in the head ...
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  • PD: Rowlett Couple Died In Murder-Suicide
  • PD: Rowlett Couple Died In Murder-Suicide - CBS News
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