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Beanitta L. Dawkins

Death by Force
Case Description
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Beanitta L. Dawkins, a 26-year-old woman from Midland, MI, tragically lost her life on March 3, 2022, due to a gunshot wound. Beanitta was found deceased in her home located in the Forest Glen area of Midland. The Midland Police Department discovered her body after responding to a missing person report filed by her father earlier that day. The investigation revealed that Beanitta had recently moved to Midland and was living with her children.

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  • mlive: ‘She was angelic,’ says mother of Midland mother of 3 killed in murder-suicide
  • Midland Daily News: Midland police investigating murder, suicide
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    Victim Details

    Beanitta L. Dawkins

    Female

    Black / African American

    Midland

    MI

    2022-03-03

    26

    Beanitta

    L. Dawkins

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone,
    I'm still struggling to wrap my head around the heartbreaking events surrounding Be... ...Read More
    10/18/2024
    I just came across this case and can't stop thinking about Beanitta's children. They're so young and... ...Read More
    07/11/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the role of community support in cases like Beanitta's. I can't imagi... ...Read More
    03/04/2023
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