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Tourists shot, killed near Disney World in random attack by repeat criminal after he was released in 2021 on insanity defense
The Post Millennial ^ | January 21, 2026 | Hayden Cunningham

Posted on 01/23/2026 6:20:59 AM PST by Twotone

A Florida man allegedly stalked and shot three tourists near Walt Disney World in a random attack. The victims were identified as Robert Luis Kraft, 70, of Michigan, his brother Douglas Joseph Kraft, 68, of Ohio, and James John Puchan, 69, of Ohio.

In a joint statement from their families reported by Fox News, the men had traveled to central Florida to attend the Mecum Car Show, the largest collector car auction in the world. "There were no known interactions between the men and this individual prior to the event; they were then approached and senselessly murdered," the family said in the statement. "This was a random, tragic act."

The men were staying at an Airbnb and were reportedly scheduled to return home on Saturday, but extended their stay due to problems with their rental car. While outside the residence waiting for a replacement vehicle, they were targeted, authorities said.

At 12:14 pm Saturday, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired. Deputies arrived at the scene and found all three men dead from gunshot wounds.

The suspect was identified as Ahmad Jihad Bojeh, 29, who lives next to the rental property. Authorities said Bojeh was seen fleeing the residence after the shooting and was later detained in possession of two firearms. He has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder.

Bojeh has a criminal history that includes a 2021 case in which he was charged with attempted first-degree murder with a firearm and aggravated battery for allegedly shooting at a person and random vehicles in a parking lot. He was found not guilty by reason of insanity in that case. Records also show prior arrests for felony drug possession and misdemeanor resisting an officer without violence.

"Across the country, we see violent criminals getting to walk free, back into society, because of insanity defenses," Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier told Fox News."We won’t tolerate leftist prosecutors releasing murderers and violent criminals to hurt our families.”


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Ahmad Jihad Bojeh...Florida man?!
1 posted on 01/23/2026 6:20:59 AM PST by Twotone
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To: Twotone

Jihad Joe.


2 posted on 01/23/2026 6:22:28 AM PST by crusty old prospector
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To: Twotone

A not guilty due to insanity verdict should be followed by institutionalization.


3 posted on 01/23/2026 6:23:20 AM PST by jdege
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Prayers for the victims family. Never let your guard down, never. These three guys were in an unknown space minding their own business. But all of them were unprepared for this.

Realistically, who thinks a neighbor will appear on the side walk and execute you? But that's the world we live in. Evil walks among us. Always carry and safety off in those transitional spaces where you're most vulnerable. Head on a swivel and trust nothing. It's not paranoia, it's survival.

4 posted on 01/23/2026 6:33:50 AM PST by paulcissa (The left hates you and wants you dead.)
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To: Twotone

Random = Usually whites murdered by blacks

Now, it can also mean Muslims killing whites?


5 posted on 01/23/2026 6:34:14 AM PST by PghBaldy (12/14/12- 930am -rampage begins... 12/15/12 - 1030am - Obama team scouts photo-op locations.)
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To: jdege

A dangerous insane person has no more right to roam free than a dangerous sane person.

The both need to be locked up and kept away from the public.


6 posted on 01/23/2026 6:34:31 AM PST by aquila48 (Do not let them make you "care" ! Guilting you is how they control you. )
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To: Twotone

islam IS insane, so …


7 posted on 01/23/2026 6:36:41 AM PST by Uncle Miltie (No American Blood for censorious socialist islamophiles!)
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Why would you want to lock up a “dangerous sane person?” Lots of us are dangerous.


8 posted on 01/23/2026 6:48:06 AM PST by subterfuge (I'm a pure-blood!)
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Unrelated to Islam, the religion of peace.
It’s not like Jihad was this guy’s middle name or anything.


9 posted on 01/23/2026 6:48:45 AM PST by Buck-Toothed Knuckle Dragger
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To: Uncle Miltie

That’s absolutely true.


10 posted on 01/23/2026 6:50:17 AM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as )
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insanity verdict should be followed by institutionalization.

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Should be changed to GUILTY AND INSANE verdict. Then full life imprisonment or death penalty immediately.


11 posted on 01/23/2026 6:50:54 AM PST by Chickensoup
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To: Twotone

“Across the country, we see violent criminals getting to walk free, back into society, because of insanity defenses,” Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier told Fox News.”We won’t tolerate leftist prosecutors releasing murderers and violent criminals to hurt our families.”


It took a long time for them to change society, it will take time to change it back. MAGA


12 posted on 01/23/2026 6:51:44 AM PST by PeterPrinciple (Thinking Caps are no longer being issued, but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere)
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To: crusty old prospector

The “insane” man just happened to be a Mooooslim. Right.


13 posted on 01/23/2026 6:53:55 AM PST by alstewartfan (I AM Charlie Kirk. ❤️✝️)
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To: Twotone

Notice it is important for the left to emphasize the “random” nature of the attack by a “Florida man”. The truth is 180 degrees opposite this reporting. The man’s very name conveys the intent to harm, and there was definitely a pattern to his victims. He did not encounter them by chance while going about his day but targeted them. So nothing random at all but an intentional crime committed by a foreigner who was foolishly or maliciously allowed on Florida soil to act on his foreign ideology.


14 posted on 01/23/2026 7:04:14 AM PST by RightOnTheBorder
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stalked and shot three tourists near Walt Disney World..

This alone shows it wasn't random.

Also we're expected to believe Ahmad Jihad Bojeh is a "Florida Man?"

This is why the "insanity" defense is so insidious. These violent maniacs often end up back out on the street after a stint in a mental institution.

15 posted on 01/23/2026 7:12:33 AM PST by Bon of Babble (You Say You Want a Revolution?)
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The insanity defense needs to be cut way back.


16 posted on 01/23/2026 7:17:07 AM PST by Socon-Econ (adi)
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To: Twotone

“Florida Man”


17 posted on 01/23/2026 7:18:15 AM PST by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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insanity defense him into a wood-chipper this time


18 posted on 01/23/2026 7:19:26 AM PST by butlerweave (Fateh)
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Haven’t there been a number of unexplained deaths at Disney?

And if they’re calling it a random attack, I have my doubts.


19 posted on 01/23/2026 7:22:49 AM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus….)
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Bojeh has a criminal history that includes a 2021 case in which he was charged with attempted first-degree murder with a firearm and aggravated battery for allegedly shooting at a person and random vehicles in a parking lot. He was found not guilty by reason of insanity in that case

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Who is the idiot leftist lawyer who released this criminal? We need a name and we need accountability!


20 posted on 01/23/2026 7:26:31 AM PST by The_Media_never_lie ( )
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