NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade County
South Florida Man Charged with Murder in Alabama
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Jalil Bivens, a 21-year-old student from Fort Lauderdale, has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend, 20-year-old Ava Walters. Walters was found dead at an off-campus housing facility in Montgomery, Alabama, on a Sunday morning.
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This case involves a tragic act of domestic violence affecting two students from the South Florida community.
Key Facts
- Jalil Bivens is accused of strangling Ava Walters, whom he was dating.
- The incident occurred at an off-campus housing facility in Montgomery, Alabama.
- Bivens is currently being held at the Montgomery County Detention Facility.