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Resident Deaths Mark Tragic Miami Church Service
A double tragedy followed by a fatal shooting. A cortege at Ebenezer Methodist Church for three killed in a domestic dispute filled the church to capacity as relatives and mourners gathered. The killer, Roberts, was captured after a four day statewide hunt. He confessed remorse for his wife’s death but not for the in laws. In a separate incident, James Ford was killed by Oscar Burke after Ford claimed winnings from a Cuban lottery number. Burke, arrested on scene, claimed self defense as Ford’s death ended a dispute over a prize. Ford leaves a widow and two children, with funeral plans pending.
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Abe Hobart Ebenezer Methodist Church
Iheene Fynera
Me Smith
Miriam Smith
Blanch
Smiths
18Th Ave
Roberts
6Th Ave
20Th St
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Justice of the Peace
Hugh DeVal
Johnson
Cuba
James Ford
13Th St
Oscar Burke
8Th St
Ford
71St Street
Miami Beach
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Sheriff’s Department
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