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Ryan Callens

Case from Frisco, TX dated Aug 11, 2014

Victim Details

Ryan Callens

Male

Frisco

TX

2014-08-11

48

Ryan

Callens

07/11/2026

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On August 11, 2014, Ryan Callens, a 48-year-old man from Frisco, Texas, was tragically shot and killed in his home. His wife, Maria Callens, aged 49, was also found deceased in their bedroom. The couple's 16-year-old son, Zachary Callens, was discovered outside the residence when police arrived. Zachary later admitted to his sister and police that he had committed the murders.

Zachary Callens was charged with two counts of murder and was later certified to stand trial as an adult. The inv ...
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