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Kristi Kathleen Beckel

Case from Fort-worth, TX dated Sep 15, 1999

Victim Details

Kristi Kathleen Beckel

Female

White / Caucasian

Fort-worth

TX

1999-09-15

14

Kristi

Kathleen Beckel

07/30/2026

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Kristi Kathleen Beckel, a 14-year-old girl from Fort Worth, Texas, tragically lost her life on September 15, 1999. She was one of the victims of a mass shooting at Wedgwood Baptist Church in Fort Worth, where gunman Larry Gene Ashbrook opened fire during a prayer rally. Kristi was remembered as a tender-hearted, disciplined girl with a contagious laugh and a strong faith in God. She was an avid volleyball player and a member of the National Honor Society at her school.

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  • Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Death and redemption: 20 years after Wedgwood Baptist Church shooting, healing blooms
  • Dallas News: Remembering some of the deadliest shootings in North Texas' history
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    I was reading about the Wedgwood Baptist Church tragedy and felt compelled to share my thoughts on K... ...Read More
    09/27/2024
    I keep going back to the inspiring generosity Kristi's parents showed by donating her organs. In the... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following the threads about the Wedgwood Baptist Church shooting and wanted to share som... ...Read More
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