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Austin Porter

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the small community of Branchland, West Virginia, a violent encounter on July 15, 2023, ended the life of 29-year-old Austin Dylan Porter, a White male. The fatal incident unfolded in the afternoon, around 1:30 p.m., inside a mobile home located in the Davidson Trailer Court. What began as a dispute between family members escalated to a tragic conclusion, leaving a community in shock and a family torn apart by violence.

According to investigations by the West Virginia State Police, an ...Read More
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  • Legacy.com: Austin Porter Obituary (2023) - West Hamlin, WV - The Herald-Dispatch
  • WOWK 13 News: One dead, another in custody after shooting in Lincoln County
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    Victim Details

    Austin Porter

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Branchland

    WV

    2023-07-15

    29

    Austin

    Porter

    Yes

    11/05/2025

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    03/14/2024
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    02/16/2024
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