“Family Mourns 18-Year-Old Jacob Dewitt, Victim of Stabbing Tragedy”

A young man’s life was tragically cut short just a month before his 19th birthday. Jacob Dewitt, an 18-year-old, meant so much to his family and the Muslim community he had recently joined. His family described him as an angel, and his aunt, Chandni Thakker, expressed how his life ended way too soon. Jacob had dreams and goals, and his biggest desire was to take care of his grandmother and family.

Recently, there have been two arrests in connection with Jacob’s stabbing. Chad Rivera-Rohena, 24, and Nicole Jimenez, 21, have both been charged with first-degree murder. The family hopes that they receive the harshest punishment possible, with Thakker expressing her desire for them to receive life sentences.

Surveillance footage showed Jacob meeting a white car on June 3 at the Extended Stay on Alafaya Trail, where he had a brief conversation before walking away. The video also captured two individuals, identified as Jimenez and Rivera-Rohena, pursuing Jacob. Social media messages suggested a possible drug transaction, according to the arrest affidavit.

Jacob’s family and friends are devastated by his loss. Thakker shared that Jacob was her best friend and had helped her immensely with her anxiety and depression. She feels a deep void now that he is gone.

Despite the tragedy, the family believed that Jacob had a bright future. He had recently converted to Islam and had a strong love for his newfound religion. He always spoke about God and had turned his life around. The family now faces the difficult task of grieving and adjusting to a future without Jacob.

Jacob Dewitt’s life may have been cut short, but his impact on his family and the Muslim community will always be remembered. His family misses him every day, knowing that he is in a better place, but acknowledging the immense difficulty of their loss..