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Marlin Fryer

Case from Orlando, FL dated Sep 04, 2020

Victim Details

Marlin Fryer

Male

Black / African American

Orlando

FL

2020-09-04

47

Marlin

Fryer

07/09/2026

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Marlin Fryer, a 47-year-old African American man from Orlando, Florida, tragically lost his life on September 4, 2020. Known affectionately as "Marlo," Marlin was a beloved father and a passionate truck driver. His death occurred in a home on 18th Street in the Holden Heights community, following a heated argument over a chair. The confrontation escalated when Chris Taylor, a 48-year-old man, shot Marlin Fryer in the face after Fryer refused to vacate the seat. This incident left the community i ...
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