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Robert Lane

Death by Force
Case Description
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In a tragic turn of events on August 24, 2015, Robert Lane, a 25-year-old Caucasian male, was fatally shot in Omaha, Nebraska. The incident unfolded following a dispute involving Lane's girlfriend, who was a coworker of the man who would ultimately be responsible for his death.

On that fateful day, Lane's girlfriend reportedly called her coworker, Carl Heng, to her apartment due to an argument she was having with Lane. An exchange of words ensued between the two men. The confrontation esc ...Read More
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  • The Seattle Times: Nebraska appeals court upholds manslaughter conviction
  • https://www.wowt.com: Man sentenced in connection with deadly southwest Omaha shooting
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    Victim Details

    Robert Lane

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Omaha

    NE

    2015-08-24

    25

    Robert

    Lane

    Yes

    11/04/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Did anyone else catch that detail during the trial that Rob’s friends mentioned about how he'd oft... ...Read More
    02/03/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about Rob Lane and his love for outdoor sports like golf, skateboarding, an... ...Read More
    11/04/2023
    Does anyone else find it troubling how skewed the self-defense laws can sometimes seem in cases like... ...Read More
    01/31/2023
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