Man Charged with First-Degree Murder After Brutal Attack at Bartlett Park
St. Petersburg police have charged DEauary Thurman, 49, with first-degree murder and robbery following a brutal attack at Bartlett Park. Thurman allegedly punched, kicked, and stomped the victim, who was lying on a picnic table bench, then stole items from…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 30, 2026 —
St. Petersburg, FL – St. Petersburg police have arrested and charged DEauary Thurman, 49, with first-degree murder and robbery in connection with a fatal assault that occurred at Bartlett Park. The charges were upgraded after the victim succumbed to injuries sustained during the attack.
According to authorities, the incident involved a violent physical altercation. Thurman is alleged to have repeatedly punched, kicked, and stomped on the victim while the victim was on a picnic table bench. Following the assault, Thurman allegedly stole items from the victim’s backpack.
The victim’s injuries proved to be fatal, prompting the St. Petersburg Police Department to upgrade the initial charge of attempted murder to first-degree murder.
Investigators stated that a witness positively identified Thurman as the perpetrator. Further evidence supporting the charges comes from surveillance video footage that reportedly corroborated the witness’s account and captured aspects of the attack.
Details regarding the timeline of the attack and the specific items stolen from the victim’s backpack were not immediately available.
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