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Botham Jean
Status
Conviction
Type
Homicide
Date
September 6, 2018
Location
Dallas, Texas
Victim Age
26
Gender
Male
Botham Jean was shot in his own apartment by off-duty Dallas Police officer Amber Guyger, who claimed she entered his apartment by mistake. Guyger was convicted of murder in 2019 and sentenced to 10 years. She was released in 2023 after serving 5 years. The case raised national questions about police accountability.
Last Seen / Last Known Information
September 6, 2018, his apartment in Dallas, TX
Timeline
Last Known Information
September 6, 2018, his apartment in Dallas, TX
Date of Incident
September 6, 2018
Current Status
Conviction
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