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Michael Jacobs

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the evening of September 7, 2023, Michael Jacobs, a 49-year-old man, was working his shift as a manager at a CVS pharmacy in Mesa, Arizona. His life was tragically cut short in a violent encounter that began with a simple act of shoplifting. Earlier in the day, Jacobs had a confrontation with a man named Jared Sevey, who was allegedly shoplifting in the store. Although CVS declined to press charges and Sevey was allowed to leave, the incident set in motion a devastating chain of events.
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  • gofundme.com: Memorial for Michael Jacobs, Murdered CVS Manager, organized by Stacy Jacobs
  • https://www.azfamily.com: ‘This was the last straw’: Man accused of killing CVS Pharmacy store manager in Mesa
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    Victim Details

    Michael Jacobs

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Mesa

    AZ

    2023-09-07

    49

    Michael

    Jacobs

    Yes

    11/30/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
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    02/27/2024
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    11/13/2023
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