Stephen Griffith, a 45-year-old white male, was tragically killed on July 25, 2015, in Riviera Beach, Florida. The incident occurred early in the morning while Griffith was smoking a cigarette outside his home. Two men approached him, asking for water. Surveillance footage captured the violent attack that followed. One of the men beat Griffith and then shot him four times as he attempted to walk away. The attackers fled the scene in a light-colored sedan, possibly a four-door Toyota Camry.
Despite efforts by the Riviera Beach Police Department, the case has turned cold, with no arrests made and the suspects still unidentified.
Griffith's death is considered a "crime of opportunity," with investigators suspecting that the men intended to rob him. The investigation faced numerous challenges, including a lack of DNA evidence and uncooperative witnesses. Detectives circulated photos of the suspects nationwide, hoping to generate leads, but the case remains unsolved. Griffith had recently moved to Riviera Beach from Lake Worth and was trying to turn his life around after previous run-ins with the law related to drug and battery offenses.
The violent nature of the crime and the lack of progress in the investigation have left Griffith's family and the community seeking justice. His mother has been vocal in her pleas for information that could lead to an arrest, emphasizing the need for closure. Despite the passage of time, the Riviera Beach Police Department continues to pursue leads and hopes that new information will eventually surface to solve the case.
