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Donald Coffey Jr.

Death by Force
Case Description
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Donald Coffey Jr., a 7-year-old boy from Westlake, TX, tragically died on May 9, 2009, after being shot by Sheila Muhs with a 12-gauge shotgun. Coffey Jr., who was of Caucasian ethnicity, was with his father and friends, joyriding near a levee and swimming in the Trinity River when the incident occurred. The Muhses, who were the homeowners, allegedly fired at Coffey Jr. and three other people, claiming they were trespassing.

The Muhses, Sheila and her husband Gale, were both arrested and ...Read More
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  • Chron: Woman sentenced to life in prison
  • ABC News: Texas Couple to Face Murder Charge for Shotgun Blast at Car that Killed Boy
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    Victim Details

    Donald Coffey Jr.

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Westlake

    TX

    2009-05-09

    7

    Donald

    Coffey Jr.

    11/24/2025

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    I've been following the tragic case of Donald Coffey Jr., and as a parent myself, it's difficult to ... ...Read More
    11/21/2024
    Has anyone else been following the impact this case has had on property laws and self-defense discus... ...Read More
    11/14/2024
    I've been following the discussion about Donald Coffey Jr.'s case, and something that really stands ... ...Read More
    10/26/2024
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