Shelby Farah was a 20-year-old white woman who was shot and killed during a robbery on July 20, 2013, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was working at a Metro PCS store when an armed suspect, James Rhodes, entered, demanded money, and — the account says — shot her multiple times despite her compliance; she died at the scene.

Rhodes was identified and arrested days later at a bus stop after tips from relatives. He confessed during interrogation, admitting he shot Shelby after she handed over the money. He faced charges including first-degree murder, armed robbery, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Shelby’s mother, Darlene Farah, opposed the death penalty and sought life without parole. In March 2017 Rhodes pleaded guilty to all charges and received life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Shelby was remembered for her vibrant personality and community work, including cheerleading and coaching children.