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Shane Tyler Lester

Death by Force
Case Description
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Shane Tyler Lester, a 26-year-old resident of Davenport, Virginia, tragically passed away on November 12, 2020. Born on March 22, 1994, in Richlands, Virginia, Shane was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and a graduate of Council High School, Class of 2012. He was employed as a coal miner and was known for his love of spending time with family and friends.

The circumstances surrounding Shane's death were particularly tragic. On the night of November 12, 2020, authorities responded to ...Read More
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  • Buchanan County investigators believe shooting was murder-suicide
  • Bluefield Daily Telegraph: Two dead following shooting in Buchanan County
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    Victim Details

    Shane Tyler Lester

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Honaker

    VA

    2020-11-12

    26

    Shane

    Tyler Lester

    12/03/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Did anyone else attend Council High with Shane? I didn't know him personally, but I remember seeing ... ...Read More
    11/28/2024
    I was thinking about Shane's work in the coal mines and how tough that line of work is, both physica... ...Read More
    05/27/2024
    Has anyone else been following the Shane Tyler Lester case? I’ve been thinking a lot about the com... ...Read More
    02/12/2023
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