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Teen Trio Charged with Murder of Homeless Man in Jacksonville

11/28/2025

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Roger Borkum, a 64-year-old former World Trade Center worker, was beaten to death by three teens in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida, on October 19.
The suspects Justin Curry (13), Marcavion Lacey (19), and Robert Pope (17) were arrested shortly after the incident and indicted for murder on November 20.
One suspect claimed the attack was provoked by Borkum allegedly disrespecting their deceased friends.
Borkum was homeless at the time.

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Story summary

Roger Borkum, a 64-year-old former World Trade Center worker, was beaten to death by three teens in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida, on October 19.
The suspects Justin Curry (13), Marcavion Lacey (19), and Robert Pope (17) were arrested shortly after the incident and indicted for murder on November 20.
One suspect claimed the attack was provoked by Borkum allegedly disrespecting their deceased friends.
Borkum was homeless at the time.