Dustin Shane Mann was 19 when he died on December 23, 2016. Raised in Palestine, Texas, he later lived in Independence, Kansas, where he completed high school. His death was ruled an accident; no arrests or homicide investigation followed.

Dustin is survived by his mother April, father Marty, sister Samantha, and extended family. Memorial services were held at Grace and Truth Gospel Church in Palestine, and he was buried at Brooke Cemetery in Huntsville, Texas. A GoFundMe started by his uncle Michael Mann helped cover burial expenses because Dustin had no life insurance.

If anyone knew Dustin, his family, or was connected to his time in Palestine or Independence, please share information or memories that might help remember him.