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Tate Ethan Buening

Case from Harvest, AL dated Aug 06, 2021

Victim Details

Tate Ethan Buening

Male

White / Caucasian

Harvest

AL

2021-08-06

10

Tate

Ethan Buening

Yes

06/25/2026

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In the quiet community of Harvest, Alabama, a story of love and loss unfolded, leaving a family and community heartbroken. Ten-year-old Tate Ethan Buening, a young boy known for his infectious smile and kind heart, was tragically killed on August 6, 2021. His life was cut short in a devastating murder-suicide orchestrated by his own father, 37-year-old Brian Buening.

The events leading up to this tragedy were fraught with concern and a mother's desperate attempts to protect her son. Tate' ...
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  • WAAY News: School districts remember child victim in Harvest murder-suicide
  • WAAY News: Funeral set for 10-year-old Tate Buening; family requests letters
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    I’ve been following the case of Tate Ethan Buening, and it’s just incredibly sad. I can’t stop... ...Read More
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