Posted on 08/03/2023 8:01:22 AM PDT by Red Badger
Police discovered the naked body of a 32-year-old man inside a barrel at Malibu Lagoon State Beach on Monday.
Authorities identified the deceased victim as Javonnta Murphy, an aspiring musician from Sylmar, California, according to the Los Angeles Times.
A lifeguard allegedly discovered the 55-gallon drum in the lagoon at around 10 a.m. Monday, according to Lt. Hugo Reynaga. Upon inspection, Murphy’s body was found sealed within the barrel, showing no signs of decomposition, the Times reported.
While the origins of the barrel remain untraced, detectives observed distinctive markings that may link it to a printing company, the outlet noted.
Patrick Nelson, a close friend and father figure to Murphy, said that outside of rapping, Murphy dedicated his time to fitness and being a devoted father to his young son, per the Times. The aspiring artist was not known to be a regular Malibu visitor, according to Nelson.
Devastated and confused by the nature of the situation, Nelson told reporters, “[h]e was a good kid, good person. He didn’t gang-bang,” the outlet noted.
Murphy had been previously arrested on misdemeanor charges of battery, domestic violence, and failing to appear in court in 2017, per the Times. Furthermore, Murphy served three days in jail for violating a protective order in 2018, the outlet noted.
Los Angeles County sheriff’s homicide detectives are now actively investigating the distinct cause and manner of Murphy’s death, per the Times.
“Whatever happened to him, whoever did it, I wish they could have solved it in a different way,” Nelson told the outlet.
Due to the peculiar conditions of the incident, authorities strongly suspect foul play was involved, an anonymous source linked to the investigation claimed.
Nice work, Columobo.
An “aspiring rapper” who “was turning his life around”?
And, judging by the name, I assume this person was Irish?
Oh, a rapper? Well, no loss then.
*** Patrick Nelson, a close friend and father figure to Murphy, said that outside of rapping, Murphy dedicated his time to fitness and being a devoted father to his young son, per the Times. The aspiring artist was not known to be a regular Malibu visitor, according to Nelson.***
So, didn’t have a job. I wonder how he provided for his family.
How come they’re never described as “a rapper who had probably already peaked in terms of realistic career aspirations”
"Murphy had been previously arrested on...charges of battery, domestic violence, and failing to appear in court in...Furthermore, Murphy served three days in jail for violating a protective order"
Sure, good kid? He was a violent thug.
Why must the press white-wash their records?
If I had a dollar for every time I see that phrase.......
Wow, that’s some great detective work by the police....
sarcasm.
Yep, a body doesn’t just end up in a barrel everyday. Likely “foul play” was involved.
sarcasm.
Tupac and Biggie.
Nowhere near Niagara Falls
I burst out laughing when I read that!!!! HAAA!!!!!
Aspiring = Hopefully Goal Driven.
I really hate to trip but I gotta loc
As they croak, I see myself in the pistol smoke, fool
I’m the kind of G that little homies wanna be like
On my knees in the night, sayin’ prayers in the street light
Been spending most their lives
Living in a gangsta’s paradise
I’ll bet he was looking forward to attending college in the fall, too.
Good!
Wanna find out who did it? Check the label on the can.
wy69
Huh, isn’t that sumpin’.
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