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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainAugust 2, 2026Miami-Dade

Family of Miramar stabbing victim disputes police account of incident

The family of Teófilo Vargas Paulino claims security footage contradicts the initial police report that the fatal stabbing was the result of an altercation. The victim's family is currently raising funds to repatriate his remains to the Dominican Republic while the suspect remains in custody.

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Why It Matters

The case involves a first-degree murder charge in Miramar, with the victim's family challenging the official narrative regarding the circumstances of the July 22 attack.

Key Facts

  • Teófilo Vargas Paulino, 51, died following a stabbing attack at a gas station on Miramar Parkway on July 22.
  • Jerry Saint Vil, 26, was arrested after a three-day search and charged with first-degree premeditated murder.
  • The suspect is currently being held without the possibility of bail.
  • The victim's family claims security footage shows the victim was working with headphones on when attacked from behind, contradicting initial reports of an altercation.
  • The victim was transported by helicopter to a trauma center but succumbed to his injuries.
  • The family is currently using a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for the repatriation of the victim's body to the Dominican Republic.

Who's Mentioned

other26“Age of the suspect.”personTeófilo Vargas Paulino“The 51-year-old victim of a fatal stabbing in Miramar.”locationRepública Dominicana“Country where the family intends to repatriate the victim's body.”organizationGoFundMe“Platform used by the family to raise funds for repatriation.”organizationTelemundo 51“The news outlet reporting the story.”locationMiramar“The city where the incident occurred.”other51“Age of the victim.”personJerry Saint Vil“The 26-year-old suspect arrested and charged with first-degree premeditated murd”