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Shawn Vargas

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a tragic Sunday afternoon, February 24, 2008, the lives of two brothers were cut short in a violent encounter in Taunton, Massachusetts. Shawn Vargas, a 21-year-old White male, and his 23-year-old brother, Kevin Vargas, were found shot to death in Kevin's apartment on Somerset Avenue. The shocking discovery was made after police responded to reports of gunshots around 2:00 p.m. Inside the apartment, unharmed but having witnessed the horrific event, were Kevin's two young sons, ages two and fo ...Read More
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  • Obituary for Shawn M Vargas at Hathaway Home for Funerals
  • Taunton Daily Gazette: 'Never give up praying': Family reacts to arrests in Taunton double murder cold case
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    Victim Details

    Shawn Vargas

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Taunton

    MA

    2008-02-24

    21

    Shawn

    Vargas

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone,
    I was reflecting on the Vargas brothers' case and can't stop thinking about the she... ...Read More
    08/19/2024
    I came across this case and felt compelled to share how incredibly strong the Vargas family must be.... ...Read More
    03/19/2024
    I can’t shake the thought of those two little boys who were found in the apartment, unharmed but f... ...Read More
    01/10/2024
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