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John Davern

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Oct 21, 2016

Victim Details

John Davern

Male

Pittsburgh

PA

2016-10-21

19

John

Davern

07/09/2026

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John Davern, a 19-year-old male from Pittsburgh, PA, tragically died on October 21, 2016. He was found shot multiple times in a vacant lot in Homewood, Pittsburgh, the following morning. The investigation revealed that John had been lured to the location under the pretense of a marijuana deal.

An 18-year-old suspect, Floyd Beard, was arrested in connection with John's death. Beard turned himself in at the Zone 5 police station on January 23, 2017, after a warrant was issued for his arres ...
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  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: JOHN CASSIDY DAVERN's Obituary on Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
  • 19-Year-Old Man Found Fatally Shot In Vacant Lot - CBS Pittsburgh
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    Has anyone looked into the background of Floyd Beard before he got involved in this horrible situati... ...Read More
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