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Naked Body Found Shoved Into Sealed Barrel Identified As Local Rapper
Daily Caller ^ | August 03, 2023 7:19 AM ET | WILLIAM THOMPSON

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.


TOPICS: Local News; Outdoors; Science; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: california; hugoreynaga; javonntamurphy; losangelescounty; losangelestimes; malibulagoon; mensa; patricknelson; sylmar
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To: Red Badger
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.

Sure, because all *good people* have a rap sheet like that.

21 posted on 08/03/2023 8:16:48 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.)
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To: CodeJockey

A shame he wasn’t found in Ft Mercy Park. It would be declared a suicide.


22 posted on 08/03/2023 8:16:48 AM PDT by shadeaud (We have to discover the real truth and ho did all the funding. This is American ....Defend "wonderf)
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To: Red Badger

What rocket scientists we have in LE allegedly protecting us.


23 posted on 08/03/2023 8:17:31 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Arthur Wildfire! March; Berosus; Bockscar; BraveMan; cardinal4; ...
A lifeguard allegedly discovered the 55-gallon drum... “[h]e was a good kid, good person..." 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... authorities strongly suspect foul play was involved...
Y'think? Allegedly?

24 posted on 08/03/2023 8:18:35 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (Putin should skip ahead to where he kills himself in the bunker.)
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To: Dilbert San Diego

I wish they would describe a scenario where foul play was not involved.


25 posted on 08/03/2023 8:19:13 AM PDT by VTenigma (Conspiracy theory is the new "spoiler alert")
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To: Red Badger
“Whatever happened to him, whoever did it, I wish they could have solved it in a different way,” Nelson told the outlet.

Like through Interpretive Dance?

A murdered victim discovery story shouldn't have this much comedic gold in it.
26 posted on 08/03/2023 8:19:51 AM PDT by larrytown (A Cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do. Then they graduate...)
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To: Red Badger

“Aspiring musician” has got to be sarcasm.


27 posted on 08/03/2023 8:22:42 AM PDT by arthurus (covfefe 2.)
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To: CodeJockey
***I’ll bet he was looking forward to attending college in the fall, too***

And if George Floyd were still alive they could have been dormmates.

28 posted on 08/03/2023 8:22:50 AM PDT by Right Brother
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To: arthurus

Expiring musician................got ‘wrapped up’ in his work....................


29 posted on 08/03/2023 8:24:30 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

Lots of “rappers” can’t seem to leave their gangsta past back there in the ‘hood. Their survival rate seems to be similar to the rate among the gangsters still on the street.


30 posted on 08/03/2023 8:24:48 AM PDT by arthurus (covfefe 2.to)
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To: Red Badger
Authorities identified the deceased victim as Javonnta Murphy, an aspiring musician from Sylmar, California

Funny how all the gang-banging thugs are all "aspiring musicians" isn't it?

31 posted on 08/03/2023 8:25:52 AM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: Red Badger

“Aspiring rapper” or a drug dealer who crossed the wrong person?


32 posted on 08/03/2023 8:25:56 AM PDT by CFW (I will not comply!)
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To: Red Badger

Rapper Barrel


33 posted on 08/03/2023 8:26:05 AM PDT by Fester Chugabrew (Seriously.)
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To: arthurus

‘Rapping’ is a very competitive business.

You have to eliminate the competition...................


34 posted on 08/03/2023 8:26:45 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

They still can’t get the idea through their heads that people hate, Hate, HATE rap music! Just look at the lists of those rappers killed over the years!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_murdered_hip_hop_musicians

https://raptology.com/list-of-murdered-hip-hop-musicians/


35 posted on 08/03/2023 8:26:50 AM PDT by Ruy Dias de Bivar (“No man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.”)
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To: Psalm 73

In the cultural milieu that produced him he was a “good kid.’ It is all a relative thing. That cultural milieu was constructed by Lyndon Johnson and his War on Poverty.


36 posted on 08/03/2023 8:27:40 AM PDT by arthurus (covfefe 2.toot)
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To: yuleeyahoo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOfZLb33uCg


37 posted on 08/03/2023 8:27:47 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

The jokes just write themselves. This guy has produced a whole stand-up night club spiel.


38 posted on 08/03/2023 8:30:58 AM PDT by arthurus (covfefe 2.tootwo)
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To: Fester Chugabrew

ISWYDT!.................


39 posted on 08/03/2023 8:31:53 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Fester Chugabrew

If it was a white guy woulda been ‘Cracker Barrel’!.................


40 posted on 08/03/2023 8:32:39 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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