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Dana Reeves Lever

Death by Force
Case Description
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On July 12, 2017, 50-year-old Dana Reeves Lever was fatally shot at her residence in Gardendale, Alabama. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. when her ex-husband, 51-year-old Kenneth Dion Lever, allegedly ambushed Dana, her sister Bonnie Reeves Foshee, 65, and Bonnie's husband, Don Austin Foshee, 69, as they were preparing to attend a graduation ceremony. Kenneth Lever reportedly hid near the home and opened fire on the three victims, killing them. Dana's 11-year-old daughter witnessed the shoot ...Read More
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  • ABC News: The Latest: Suspect in Alabama triple slaying kills self
  • AL.com: 3 killed in carefully-planned Gardendale ambush; 11-year-old girl escapes
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    Victim Details

    Dana Reeves Lever

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Gardendale

    AL

    2017-07-12

    50

    Dana

    Reeves Lever

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/24/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else been thinking about the impact on Dana's young daughter? I can't even begin to fatho... ...Read More
    05/12/2024
    Has anyone else been thinking about how deeply traumatic this must've been for Dana’s little girl?... ...Read More
    05/03/2024
    I’ve been following Dana's case and something that really stuck with me is how we often overlook t... ...Read More
    08/23/2023
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