The following chronology breaks down the documented events surrounding Dayvon Bennett’s death, the subsequent unauthorized photo breach, and the administrative consequences that followed:
| Date | Milestone Event | Forensic & Legal Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2020 | Monaco Hookah Lounge shooting occurs in Atlanta. | Dayvon Bennett succumbs to multiple gunshot wounds; Fulton County conducts official autopsy. |
| November 8, 9, 2020 | Graphic mortuary image surfaces across Twitter and Instagram. | Fulton County ME cleared; Atlanta mortuary begins internal inquiry. |
| Mid-November 2020 | Mortuary staff termination confirmed following internal probe. | Staff member fired; Bennett family retains counsel for tort liabilities. |
| 2021, 2023 | Spread of viral graphic photo rumors and deepfakes across TikTok and Reddit. | Platforms flag and remove metadata; secondary fakes continue to proliferate in dark web forums. |
| August 2023 | Murder charges dropped against shooter Timothy Leaks. | Prosecution cites Georgia self-defense laws, concluding criminal trial avenue for the shooting. |
