Sabion Ramone Kubitza, a 22-year-old male of African American ethnicity from Mart, Texas, tragically passed away on April 18, 2021. He was an active and athletic individual who loved sports, particularly football, and was known for his involvement in various sports activities throughout his life. Sabion attended Hallsburg schools until the sixth grade and later graduated from Riesel High School in 2017.
He went on to attend UMHB on a football scholarship and was employed at A&G Irrigation at the time of his death.
The circumstances surrounding Sabion's death were shocking and heartbreaking. On the night of April 18, 2021, Sabion and his friend Jacob Ybarra, aged 20, were shot while sleeping in their home by their mutual friend, Zamar Kirven. Zamar, who was 23 years old and also a former football teammate of Sabion and Jacob, had reportedly taken LSD for the first time that night and became paranoid, leading him to commit the murders.
Zamar Kirven was arrested and charged with capital murder shortly after the incident. During his trial, it was revealed that Zamar's DNA was found on the gun used in the murders, and his footprints matched those left at the crime scene. Despite attempts by his legal team to argue that his cousin, Kevin Kirven, was the actual killer, Zamar was found guilty of capital murder in June 2023. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The community of Mart, Texas, was deeply affected by the tragic loss of Sabion and Jacob. The families of the victims, as well as the entire town, struggled to come to terms with the senseless violence that shattered their peaceful community. The case garnered significant media attention and was featured in the series "Murder Under the Friday Night Lights," which delved into the details of the crime and the subsequent investigation.
Sabion Kubitza's death left a lasting impact on his family, friends, and the community, who continue to remember him for his love of sports, his dedication to his work, and his passion for life.
