Marvin Keith Evans III, a 23-year-old resident of Sanford, Florida, was tragically found shot to death on April 25, 2021, in Deltona, Florida. His body was discovered near the roadway of a wooded residential lot in the 2200 block of Matthew Circle around 6:20 a.m. that Sunday. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office immediately launched an investigation into the homicide, urging anyone with information to come forward.
The investigation quickly identified Wilbert Anthony McFadden Jr., a
24-year-old from Sanford, as a person of interest. McFadden was the last person seen with Evans on the night of his murder. Following the discovery of Evans' body, McFadden's vehicle was found fully engulfed in flames in Kissimmee, suggesting an attempt to destroy evidence. This led to McFadden being charged with tampering with evidence. Additionally, McFadden faced charges of kidnapping, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, and battery in a separate incident at a Deltona gas station on August 10, 2021.
The investigation revealed that McFadden had forced a woman, identified as his ex-girlfriend, into a car at gunpoint at a Marathon gas station. She managed to escape unharmed when McFadden entered an apartment complex in Sanford. McFadden remained on the run until he was found injured after a car crash in Lake Helen. He was subsequently arrested and booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail with no bond.
The case remains active and ongoing, with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office continuing to seek additional information and potential charges. The community and law enforcement are working together to bring justice for Marvin Keith Evans III and his family.
