Three Charged for Murder of Tafari Joseph
Lawmen have arrested and charged three individuals in connection with the death of 16-year-old Tafari Joseph.
Jaheim Mannix, 19, Akim Tonge, 22, and Jahanjello Williams, also 22, all residents of Villa, have been charged with the murder of the teenager and armed robbery of Herwattie Nurdeen.
According to reports, the suspects are alleged to have robbed Nurdeen of $5,000.00 in cash while armed with a firearm. The incident took place at Anita Supermarket, sending shockwaves through the community.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with further information relevant to this case to come forward.
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Comments (15)
Marlon ANTHONY July 28, 2025, 6:33 PM
Ahmen July 25, 2025, 8:50 PM
Opleasher July 25, 2025, 12:47 PM
Lion July 25, 2025, 7:54 AM
Ralph July 24, 2025, 10:04 AM
Even if whom they tried to rob shot him all three could’ve been with murder for his death also. It is base on there intent to commit a crime with a deadly weapon anything that happens during the committing of the crime they can be charged with.
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