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Kaitlyn Trammell

Case from Bacliff, TX dated Jul 30, 2017

Victim Details

Kaitlyn Trammell

Female

Bacliff

TX

2017-07-30

18

Kaitlyn

Trammell

06/30/2026

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Kaitlyn Trammell, an 18-year-old woman from Galveston, Texas, tragically lost her life on July 30, 2017, in Bacliff, TX. She was watching a movie with her boyfriend, Ornaldo Martinez, at his home when the incident occurred. During the movie, a scene involving a gun prompted Martinez to retrieve a firearm and show it to Kaitlyn. Unbeknownst to him, there was still a live round in the chamber, and the gun accidentally discharged, striking Kaitlyn in the head.

Kaitlyn was immediately rushed ...
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  • Houston Chronicle: Bacliff man charged with manslaughter after accidentally shooting teen girlfriend
  • ABC13 Houston: Man charged with killing GF after changing his story
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    I can’t wrap my head around why anyone would think it’s a good idea to bring out a loaded gun ju... ...Read More
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