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Christos Byron Themelis

Death by Force
Case Description
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On Saturday, June 15, 2024, at approximately 11:09 p.m., a tragic and violent incident occurred at a residence in the 14000 block of Cactus Wren Place in Tampa, Florida. Christos Byron Themelis, 51, was fatally shot by his son, Christos Alexander Themelis Jr., 19.

The incident began when Rebecca Ann Themelis, Christos Byron Themelis's wife and the mother of the suspect, called 911 to report that her husband had just been shot. While she was still on the phone with the Hillsborough Count ...Read More
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  • FOX 13 Tampa Bay: Tampa teen dead after killing parents, injuring deputy in shootout: HCSO
  • Suspect kills parents, shoots deputy in Hillsborough County
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    Victim Details

    Christos Byron Themelis

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Tampa

    FL

    2024-06-15

    51

    Christos

    Byron Themelis

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/24/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I have been following this case closely, and I can't stop thinking about the impact this is going to... ...Read More
    11/29/2024
    Hi everyone,
    I've been following the tragic events unfolding in Tampa, and my heart truly goes ou... ...Read More
    11/17/2024
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