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David Jacob Jake Heater

Case from Philippi, WV dated Jan 03, 2022

Victim Details

David Jacob “Jake” Heater

Male

White / Caucasian

Philippi

WV

2022-01-03

21

David

Jacob Jake Heater

07/08/2026

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On a cold winter morning in Philippi, West Virginia, the life of 21-year-old David Jacob "Jake" Heater was tragically cut short. The White male was found deceased on January 3, 2022, at the public shooting range within the Pleasant Creek Wildlife Management Area in Barbour County. An investigation into his death was launched, revealing that he had sustained a fatal gunshot wound.

As authorities delved into the circumstances surrounding Heater's death, their focus soon turned to Stoane Mas ...
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  • WBOY.com: Mon County teen charged in Barbour County murder
  • https://www.wdtv.com: Shinnston man arrested in connection to Barbour County shooting
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