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Marcelo Jean Francois

Case from New Bedford, MA dated Jun 11, 2015

Victim Details

Marcelo Jean Francois

Male

Black / African American

New Bedford

MA

2015-06-11

19

Marcelo

Jean Francois

07/22/2026

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On a summer evening in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the life of 19-year-old Marcelo Jean Francois, a Black/African American male, was tragically cut short. On June 11, 2015, Francois was in Harrington Park when he was fatally shot. The incident, described as a senseless act of violence, sent ripples of shock and grief through the community. Francois, a father of two young children, was remembered by friends and family for his kind and caring nature. In the wake of his death, those who knew him ga ...
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  • WJAR: Suspect in custody for New Bedford murder
  • WPRI 12 Eyewitness News: DA identifies 18-year-old arrested for Thursday’s murder
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