George Decosta

Murdered
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George DeCosta, age 46, was tragically killed on December 1, 2016, in Jacksonville, Florida. George was shot multiple times while riding his bicycle through the Moncrief neighborhood to visit a friend. The neighborhood, known for its elevated crime rate, became the scene of a senseless act of violence. Authorities responded to reports of multiple gunshots in the area, where George was found deceased on Droad Street. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office brought in K-9 units to assist with the invest ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    George Decosta

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Jacksonville

    FL

    2016-12-01

    46

    George

    Decosta

    10/16/2024

    1


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    I am absolutely devastated to hear about the tragic death of George. He was a kind and gentle soul w... ...Read More
    02/21/2024
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