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Britthney Varner

Death by Force

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On a tragic Tuesday in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the community was shattered by an event that would leave an indelible mark on its history. On March 24, 1998, 11-year-old Britthney Varner, a female student at Westside Middle School, lost her life in a senseless act of violence. The day unfolded in chaos and confusion as two of her fellow students, aged 11 and 13, opened fire on their classmates and teachers.

Britthney was in the midst of her school day when the shooters, Mitchell Johnson and A ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Britthney Varner

    Female

    Jonesboro

    AR

    1998-03-24

    11

    Britthney

    Varner

    11/13/2025

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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the dynamics of how this tragedy unfolded at Westside Middle School... ...Read More
    08/23/2024
    Did anyone else read about how Britthney Varner was particularly close to her grandmother? I stumble... ...Read More
    05/19/2024
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