Troy Barboza

Murdered
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In a tragic incident that shook the Honolulu community, 24-year-old police officer Troy Barboza was murdered in his own home in October 1986. The perpetrator, Tony Williams, a 24-year-old from San Diego, had a motive directly linked to Barboza's police work. Barboza was a key witness in a drug case against Williams, and the impending trial seemingly led Williams to take drastic measures.

Williams's act was a calculated attempt to silence Barboza and escape justice. He invaded Barboza's ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Troy Barboza

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Honolulu

    HI

    1987-10-22

    24

    Troy

    Barboza

    Yes

    11/25/2024

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    Just wanted to share that Troy Barboza, a well-known activist and labor organizer, was tragically mu... ...Read More
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