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A New Orleans man who was trying to sell a dirt bike on Facebook Marketplace was murdered after showing up to a meeting with a potential buyer, authorities said Monday.
New Orleans man found dead after trying to sell dirt bike on Facebook Marketplace
Sheriff Lopinto said Harvey admitted to the shooting and to driving Vindel s vehicle to an area in New Orleans and abandoning the vehicle with Vindel s body inside. Author: Erika Ferrando (WWL) Updated: 6:04 PM CST March 8, 2021
NEW ORLEANS A 29-year-old New Orleans man was shot and killed Sunday while trying to sell his dirt bike over Facebook Marketplace.
Joseph Vindel was known for his outgoing personality and great sense of humor. He recently earned his real estate license and was excited about his new career as a realtor.
Reports are out revealing that an arrest has been made in the case of a 29-year-old New Orleans, LA man, who was attempting to make a dirt bike transaction that stemmed from Facebook marketplace. 20-year-old Jalen Harvey has been arrested on First Degree Murder charges after he admitted to killing Joseph Vindel early on Monday morning.
See the update with confirmation of an arrest being made via @KLFY on Twitter below.
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According the the above reports, 20-year-old Jalen Harvey of Harvey, LA was arrested on a first-degree-murder charge after shooting and killing 29-year-old Joseph Vindel of New Orleans, LA. The incident apparently stemmed from a planned dirt bike transaction where Harvey shot the victim while still inside of his vehicle.