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Michael Martin

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the evening of July 30, 2012, 23-year-old Michael J. Martin was tragically killed in his Providence, Rhode Island apartment in a deadly triple homicide. The violent incident also claimed the lives of Damien Luis Colon, 22, and Shemeeka Barrows, 21. The event that unfolded was the tragic outcome of a robbery plot conceived by four individuals who believed Martin would be an easy target for money and marijuana.

The plan was reportedly hatched earlier that day by Timothy DeBritto, Russell ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Michael Martin

    Male

    Providence

    RI

    2012-07-30

    23

    Michael

    Martin

    Yes

    11/05/2025

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