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James Jojo Rentz Sr

Case from Gainesville, FL dated May 11, 2015

Victim Details

James Jojo Rentz Sr

Male

Black / African American

Gainesville

FL

2015-05-11

37

James

Jojo Rentz Sr

07/01/2026

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James L. 'JoJo' Rentz Sr., aged 37, tragically lost his life on May 11, 2015, in Gainesville, Florida. Rentz, a father of six, was known for his generosity and dedication to his family and community. On the night of his death, Rentz had just returned to his home at 2425 NW 57th Place from a nearby convenience store when he was fatally shot. The assailant used a Romanian Drako AK pistol, a rare firearm, to fire several rounds at Rentz as he stood on his front stoop. Despite immediate efforts by n ...
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  • Gainesville Sun: 3 indicted in May 11 killing of Gainesville man at Pineridge apartments

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    I've been thinking about the community's response to JoJo Rentz's murder and how powerful that was. ... ...Read More
    09/14/2024
    I've been following James "JoJo" Rentz's case, and it's such a stark reminder of how deeply crime re... ...Read More
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