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Family Says Dallas Father Was Lured To Houston, Robbed And Then Killed

The family of Deonte Hicks, 27, says he was catfished, which is when someone is lured into a relationship by a fake online persona.

(CBS News)

CBS Dallas/Fort Worth:

November 21, 2020

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HOUSTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Family members are still seeking answers after they claim a father from Dallas was lured to Houston earlier this year, robbed and then killed.

The family of Deonte Hicks, 27, says he was catfished, which is when someone is lured into a relationship by a fake online persona. Family members from Dallas drove down to Houston on Friday in hopes of generating tips so that Hicks’ death doesn’t remain an unsolved murder.

According to police, Hicks was shot and killed on May 10 in the 1000 block of Centre Parkway outside his vehicle and that two suspects were seen running away from the scene. Further information about the case has not been released by police.

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