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Jonthomas Hobbs

Death by Force
Case Description
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Jonthomas Hobbs, a 17-year-old male from Lehigh Acres, FL, was tragically killed on May 8, 2016. The incident occurred during what was supposed to be a straightforward drug deal. Hobbs and his friends had arranged to sell marijuana to a buyer they had been communicating with via text messages. However, the situation took a deadly turn when the buyer, identified as 17-year-old Tarozjay Cherry, pulled out a gun and demanded all their belongings instead of making the payment. Cherry then shot Hobbs ...Read More
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  • The News-Press: Report details Lehigh Acres drug deal gone fatally wrong
  • NBC-2.com: Teen ID'd as Lehigh Acres homicide victim
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    Victim Details

    Jonthomas Hobbs

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Lehigh-acres

    FL

    2016-05-08

    17

    Jonthomas

    Hobbs

    11/25/2025

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