2 Men Arrested for Body Found in Malibu Barrel
OAN’s Abril Elfi
3:01 PM – Saturday, October 28, 2023
Police have arrested of two individuals in connection with a body discovered in a barrel at Malibu Lagoon State Beach.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of Joshua Lee Simmons, 37, and Dennis Eugene Vance, 41, in connection to the murder of their alleged acquaintance Javonnta Marshann Murphy.
According to the sheriff’s department, a person at the beach discovered the 55-gallon drum containing 32-year-old Murphy drifting along the coast at the 23200 block of Pacific Coast Highway on July 31st.
Lifeguards dragged the barrel ashore, discovering Murphy’s naked body.
Investigators also said that the victim was shot, killed, then stuffed inside the barrel.
Simmons has been charged with murder and previously had made headlines after an unsuccessful attempted jewelry store robbery in El Monte on September 9th that was foiled by the shop’s owners.
One video posted to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, the store employees beat him with a stick and chased him out of the business.
Vance was charged with one count of Accessory After the Fact in connection to the murder.
Simmons’ next court appearance is slated for November 3rd.
Anyone with information on the case is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500 or call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS as well as have the chance to submit information online.
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Title: Arrest Made in Connection with Body Found in Barrel at Malibu Lagoon State Beach
Introduction:
In a recent development, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has announced the arrest of two individuals in connection with the discovery of a body in a barrel at Malibu Lagoon State Beach. The arrest sheds light on a disturbing murder case that unfolded at the popular Californian hotspot. This article provides an overview of the incident and the subsequent arrests.
Incident Details:
On July 31, 2023, a person at Malibu Lagoon State Beach stumbled across a 55-gallon drum drifting along the coast at the 23200 block of Pacific Coast Highway. After being dragged ashore by lifeguards, the barrel was found to contain the naked body of 32-year-old Javonnta Marshann Murphy. Investigators later determined that the victim had been shot and killed before being stuffed inside the barrel.
Arrests Made:
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has arrested Joshua Lee Simmons, 37, and Dennis Eugene Vance, 41, in connection with the murder of Javonnta Marshann Murphy. Simmons, who already had a criminal record, including an unsuccessful attempted jewelry store robbery, was charged with murder. Vance, on the other hand, was charged with one count of Accessory After the Fact. The arrests provide some form of closure for the victim’s family and the local community.
Previous Criminal Record:
Simmons, the primary suspect in the murder case, had previously made headlines for his involvement in an attempted jewelry store robbery in El Monte. The robbery, which took place on September 9, was foiled by the store’s owners, who beat Simmons with a stick and chased him out of the business. The incident was captured in a video posted on social media, amassing considerable attention.
Court Proceedings and Call for Information:
Simmons is scheduled to appear in court on November 3 to face charges for the murder. Meanwhile, law enforcement authorities are urging anyone with information relating to the case to come forward. The Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau can be reached at 323-890-5500, and Crime Stoppers can be contacted at 800-222-TIPS. Additionally, individuals have the opportunity to submit information online.
Conclusion:
The arrest of Joshua Lee Simmons and Dennis Eugene Vance offers hope for justice in the case of Javonnta Marshann Murphy’s murder. The discovery of the body in a barrel at Malibu Lagoon State Beach shocked both locals and visitors of the picturesque Californian destination. As the legal proceedings unfold, authorities are counting on public cooperation to further investigate this heinous crime and bring closure to the grieving family.
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