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Layne Woods

Case from Lockesburg, AR dated Nov 14, 2015

Victim Details

Layne Woods

Male

White / Caucasian

Lockesburg

AR

2015-11-14

16

Layne

Woods

07/16/2026

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In the quiet woods near the Cossatot River, northwest of Lockesburg, Arkansas, a devastating incident unfolded on November 14, 2015. Layne Woods, a 16-year-old White/Caucasian male, was fatally injured in what was determined to be a tragic hunting accident. A sophomore at De Queen High School, Layne was known for his passion for the outdoors, particularly duck hunting, as well as his involvement in football and baseball.

On that Saturday, around noon, Layne was with his 12-year-old brothe ...
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  • FOX16: De Queen Student Dies after Hunting Accident
  • Arkansas Online: Boy, 16, dies after being accidentally shot by 12-year-old brother
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    I just keep thinking about Layne's younger brother and how he's coping with all this. It's unimagina... ...Read More
    06/08/2024
    I’ve been thinking about the immense weight on Layne's younger brother after the accident. It's de... ...Read More
    09/28/2023
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