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Ladarius Bentley

Case from Cocoa, FL dated Mar 16, 2017

Victim Details

Ladarius Bentley

Male

Black / African American

Cocoa

FL

2017-03-16

20

Ladarius

Bentley

07/02/2026

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Ladarius Bentley, a 20-year-old resident of Cocoa, Florida, tragically lost his life on March 16, 2017. The incident occurred in unincorporated Brevard County near Cocoa, where Bentley was found dead at a residence on Brophy Boulevard. The Brevard County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call reporting that shots had been fired. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Bentley's lifeless body. The initial investigation revealed that Bentley had been shot during a botched robbery attempt.

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