Thomas Kirby, a 36-year-old bus driver for the Jacksonville Transit Authority, was tragically killed on October 5, 2013, in Jacksonville, Florida. His body was discovered at an abandoned house in Northwest Jacksonville, with authorities suspecting foul play due to trauma observed at the scene. Kirby’s friends and family described him as a happy, warm, and cheerful individual.
Friends believed he might have been targeted due to his sexual orientation, but no confirmed motive was provided by police. Investigators were exploring the possibility that he knew his killer and were asking the public for information to solve the case.
A memorial was erected at the site where Kirby was found, and his family and friends expressed their hope that justice would eventually be served. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office encouraged anyone with information to come forward to aid in solving this tragic crime.
