Juan Rafols

Murdered
Case Description
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On July 8, 2024, at approximately 5:43 p.m., the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) received a 911 call reporting an individual with gunshot wounds near the 5800 block of North Cameron Avenue in Tampa, Florida. Upon arrival, deputies found Juan Rafols, 53, with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Rafols was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The investigation revealed that prior to the shooting, there had been a verbal dispute between Rafols and his brother, Joe Ruiz, 38. This ...Read More
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  • FOX 13 Tampa Bay: Tampa man accused of killing brother in shooting stemming from argument: Deputies

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    Victim Details

    Juan Rafols

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Tampa

    FL

    2024-07-08

    53

    Juan

    Rafols

    Yes

    12/06/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone heard any recent updates on the case? It seems like things have been quiet recently and I... ...Read More
    08/13/2024
    Does anyone know if Juan Rafols' case is listed in the Namus database? I am trying to gather more in... ...Read More
    07/25/2024
    I'm wondering if anyone has any theories about the murder of Juan? It's such a tragic event and I ca... ...Read More
    07/24/2024
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