John Marty Torres

Murdered
Case Description
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John Marty Torres, born on May 16, 1960, passed away at the age of 63 on October 31, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. His death was the result of a tragic incident at the Georgia State MARTA station, where he was fatally shot while seated on a bench. Reports indicate that the altercation began when Torres allegedly poked the suspect, leading to the fatal shooting.

Torres was a dedicated Minister of Music at Jones Memorial Baptist Church in Atlanta, where he shared his passion for music and fa ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    John Marty Torres

    Male

    Black / African American

    Atlanta

    GA

    2023-10-31

    63

    John

    Marty Torres

    Yes

    12/07/2024

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