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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 2, 2026Miami-Dade

Family of Miramar stabbing victim disputes police account of incident

The family of Teófilo Vargas Paulino, who was fatally stabbed at a Miramar gas station on July 22, claims security footage contradicts initial police reports that the attack followed an altercation. The suspect, Jerry Saint Vil, is currently in custody facing a first-degree premeditated murder charge.

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Why It Matters

The case involves a public dispute over the circumstances of a fatal crime in Miramar, with the victim's family currently raising funds to repatriate his remains to the Dominican Republic.

Key Facts

  • Teófilo Vargas Paulino, 51, died following a stabbing attack at a Miramar gas station on July 22.
  • Jerry Saint Vil, 26, was arrested three days after the incident.
  • Jerry Saint Vil is charged with first-degree premeditated murder.
  • The suspect is currently held without bond.
  • The victim's family claims security footage shows the victim was working and wearing headphones when attacked from behind, contradicting initial reports of an altercation.
  • The victim was transported by helicopter to a trauma center before succumbing to his injuries.
  • The family is currently raising funds via GoFundMe to repatriate the victim's body to the Dominican Republic.

Who's Mentioned

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