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Daylee Newman, a 17-year-old from Columbus, Ohio, died on August 2, 2016, from a gunshot wound while staying at the home of her boyfriend, 18-year-old Thomas P. Gutierrez, on Markison Avenue. Gutierrez’s brother, Andre Mehler, said the shooting was accidental and that Gutierrez was reportedly playing with a handgun when it discharged, fatally injuring Daylee. The police investigation concluded the shooting was accidental, yet Gutierrez was indicted on one count of reckless homicide with a firearm specification.

In April 2017 Gutierrez pleaded guilty to reckless homicide and received a six-year prison sentence; the judge noted there was no malicious intent but stressed the dangers of careless firearm handling. Daylee’s mother, Darian Newman, publicly forgave Gutierrez, saying she believed his account and hoped the community would support both families.

Are there details about Daylee’s activities that day or witnesses who haven’t been heard from that could shed more light on what happened?