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Clayton Stephens

Case from Lawton, OK dated Apr 09, 2023

Victim Details

Clayton Stephens

Male

White / Caucasian

Lawton

OK

2023-04-09

19

Clayton

Stephens

Yes

06/21/2026

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In the quiet hours of Easter Sunday morning in Lawton, Oklahoma, the life of 19-year-old Clayton Stephens was tragically cut short. A white cisgender gay male, Stephens was discovered with a fatal gunshot wound to his face on April 9, 2023. His friends last saw him on the preceding Saturday evening when he departed from their home with the intention of a swift return. He was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, and had moved to Lawton to reside with his grandparents and finish high school. Known fo ...
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  • https://www.kswo.com: UPDATE: Alleged Lawton murder suspect led Arizona police on chase before arrest
  • Family of homicide victim speaks out - KSWO
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