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Maurice Wright Sr

Death by Force
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Maurice Wright Sr., aged 50, tragically lost his life on May 30, 2022, in Miami, FL. The circumstances surrounding his death were deeply distressing, as it was reported that he was allegedly murdered by his own son, Maurice Wright Jr. According to investigators, Maurice Wright Jr., aged 27, shot his father with an assault rifle while he was sleeping in his bed. The incident occurred at their home in the area of 30th Avenue and Northwest 64th Street. Maurice Wright Sr. was found unresponsive by o ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Maurice Wright Sr

    Male

    Black / African American

    Miami

    FL

    2022-05-30

    50

    Maurice

    Wright Sr

    11/14/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    It's incredibly difficult to wrap my head around this case. Thinking about the strained father-son r... ...Read More
    12/28/2024
    It’s incredibly hard to wrap my head around how such events can unfold within a family. One thing ... ...Read More
    12/07/2024
    Does anyone else find it incredibly disturbing how mental health issues often seem to play a role in... ...Read More
    11/04/2024
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