Jason Kidd, the head coach of the Mavericks, discovered death in a swimming pool. We will miss you forever.

Part of The Dallas Morning News’ homicide project, which tells the stories of every person slain in Dallas in 2024, is this story. As he makes his way to section 109, row T, seat 9 at the American Airlines Center, Parsa Bastami notices the energy that is pulsating, the music blasting overhead, and the hustle and bustle on the court as the Dallas Mavericks warm up.

Dean Taylor, 34, asks, leaning into his side. “Anything new?” Bastami, 34, answers. “They just keep saying the investigation is ongoing.”