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James L. 'JoJo' Rentz Sr., aged 37, tragically lost his life on May 11, 2015, in Gainesville, Florida. Rentz, a father of six, was known for his generosity and dedication to his family and community. On the night of his death, Rentz had just returned to his home at 2425 NW 57th Place from a nearby convenience store when he was fatally shot. The assailant used a Romanian Drako AK pistol, a rare firearm, to fire several rounds at Rentz as he stood on his front stoop. Despite immediate efforts by n ...Read More
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James Jojo Rentz Sr
Male
Black / African American
Gainesville
FL
2015-05-11
37
James
Jojo Rentz Sr
11/08/2025
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I've been thinking about the community's response to JoJo Rentz's murder and how powerful that was. ... ...Read More
09/14/2024
09/14/2024
I've been following James "JoJo" Rentz's case, and it's such a stark reminder of how deeply crime re... ...Read More
09/06/2023
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