Jorge Rivera was a 26-year-old Hispanic man from Orlando who was found dead in his apartment on March 25, 2018. The initial autopsy reported multiple stab wounds, and the Orlando Police Department classified the case as a homicide and opened a full investigation.

Investigators identified several suspects during the inquiry. Evidence eventually focused on a close acquaintance of Rivera who had reportedly been involved in a recent altercation with him and who had a history of violent behavior; forensic evidence and witness testimony were gathered and an arrest followed. Court proceedings were reported, with the prosecution presenting the forensic and testimonial links to the defendant and the defense challenging the certainty of the evidence.

Rivera’s death deeply affected his family and the local community, which held vigils and memorials and provided information to investigators. If anyone had contact with Jorge in the days before March 25, 2018, or information about the events in his apartment, please come forward.