Javaris Platts

Murdered
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Javaris Platts, age 20, was murdered on November 23, 2017, in Jacksonville, Florida. His death was among the numerous incidents involving gun violence that day, marking yet another tragic loss in the city. Platts was found fatally shot, and the investigation that followed spanned several months. Eventually, a suspect named Javaris Bowman was identified in connection with the crime. After a five-month investigation, Bowman was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, kidnapping, and burgla ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Javaris Platts

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Jacksonville

    FL

    2017-11-23

    20

    Javaris

    Platts

    Yes

    10/16/2024

    1


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    Has anyone heard if any charges have been filed in the Javaris Platts case yet? Just wondering if th... ...Read More
    12/16/2024
    Hello all, I am reaching out to ask for your help in solving the murder of Javaris. This senseless a... ...Read More
    09/19/2023
    Does anyone know if Javaris has any known enemies? Just trying to gather some information.... ...Read More
    08/25/2023
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