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Matthew Rivera

Case from Orlando, FL dated Jun 21, 2020

Victim Details

Matthew Rivera

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Orlando

FL

2020-06-21

21

Matthew

Rivera

07/22/2026

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Matthew Rivera, a 21-year-old from Orlando, Florida, tragically lost his life on June 21, 2020. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when deputies responded to a shooting at a residence on Darlington Drive. Upon arrival, they found Matthew and his mother, Jodie Rivera, both suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of Orange County Fire Rescue, both were pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect in this case was identified as Smith Rivera, Matthew's father, who was ta ...
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  • orlandosentinel.com: Man charged with murder in shooting death of wife, son in Orange County’s Whisper Lakes
  • WESH: Deputies: Man arrested after killing wife and son at Orlando home
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    Wow, this is just such a devastating case, and my heart genuinely goes out to everyone involved, par... ...Read More
    03/11/2024
    After reading about the tragic loss of Matthew and Jodie Rivera, I can't help but feel devastated fo... ...Read More
    11/05/2023
    I've been following the Rivera case, and I find myself thinking about Matthew's friends who must be ... ...Read More
    03/17/2023
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