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Joshua Josh Barran

Case from Port-saint-lucie, FL dated Mar 07, 2018

Victim Details

Joshua Josh Barran

Male

White / Caucasian

Port-saint-lucie

FL

2018-03-07

29

Joshua

Josh Barran

06/21/2026

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Joshua "Josh" Barran, aged 29, tragically lost his life on March 7, 2018, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The incident was identified as a murder-suicide involving Donald Shaffer, 55. On the day of the incident, Barran was driving a truck with Heather Shaffer, 36, as his passenger. Heather Shaffer was the estranged wife of Donald Shaffer. As they were driving, Heather noticed that they were being followed by Donald Shaffer in a white sedan. In an attempt to evade him, Barran made several turns befor ...
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  • palmbeachpost: NEW: Police ID suspect, victim in Port St. Lucie murder-suicide
  • WPTV: Men in Port St. Lucie murder-suicide identified
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