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Deonte Jaquan Gainwell, a 20-year-old male from Columbia, Missouri, was found deceased in the early morning hours of January 17, 2019. His death was classified by authorities as an apparent homicide, prompting an investigation by the Columbia Police Department. The discovery of his body occurred just days before prosecutors were set to release their findings regarding a previous high-profile incident in which Gainwell had been involved.

In the months leading up to his death, Gainwell had ...Read More

Victim Details

Deonte Gainwell

Male

Black / African American

Columbia

MO

2019-01-17

20

Deonte

Gainwell

04/22/2026