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Matthew Franklin

Case from Houston, TX dated May 31, 2018

Victim Details

Matthew Franklin

Male

Houston

TX

2018-05-31

32

Matthew

Franklin

07/12/2026

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Matthew Franklin, a 32-year-old man from Houston, Texas, was tragically killed on May 31, 2018. The incident occurred at the Inwood Groves Apartments located at 7302 Alabonson, where Franklin was found dead at the scene from a gunshot wound. The Harris County Sheriff's Office reported that Franklin had been lured to the location under the pretense of purchasing car parts online. The suspect, Justin Parker, used this ruse to rob and fatally shoot Franklin during the encounter.

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  • Chron: Second suspect charged with capital murder in May shooting at northeast Harris County apartment
  • Houston Chronicle: HCSO: Suspect used promise of business to rob, fatally shoot man in north Harris County
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