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Dakota Austin Lane

Case from Virginia-beach, VA dated Mar 10, 2015

Victim Details

Dakota Austin Lane

Male

White / Caucasian

Virginia-beach

VA

2015-03-10

18

Dakota

Austin Lane

07/12/2026

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In the late hours of a Tuesday in Virginia Beach, the life of 18-year-old Dakota Austin Lane was tragically cut short on March 10, 2015. A recent graduate of Kellam High School, the young man was known for his fun-loving nature and remarkable sense of humor. He was a student at ECPI and enjoyed spending his time with family, particularly his younger brother.

On that fateful night, Dakota, also known as 'Cody' to his friends and family, was with an acquaintance, Glen Raymond Phillips. The ...
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  • WAVY-TV: Man charged with involuntary manslaughter in shooting of teen
  • 18-year-old dead, man charged in Va. Beach shooting
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