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Matthew Jafari

Death by Force
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Matthew Jafari, a 19-year-old male from Orlando, Florida, tragically lost his life on December 19, 2017. The incident occurred at the Magnolia Court condos, where Matthew was fatally shot in the head. According to reports, Matthew was at the location to assist a friend, Sasmon Tavares, who was also injured during the incident. The suspect, Benjamin Heyward Jr., was arrested shortly after the shooting. Heyward, who had previously been roommates with Tavares, had been involved in an argument with ...Read More
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  • WKMG: Suspect shook man's hand before shooting him in the head, deputies say
  • WESH: Man charged with first-degree murder after deadly shooting in Orange County
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    Victim Details

    Matthew Jafari

    Male

    Orlando

    FL

    2017-12-19

    19

    Matthew

    Jafari

    11/18/2025

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