JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — On Thursday, 17-year-old Robert Pope and 19-year-old Marcavion Lacey, accused of beating a man to death in downtown Jacksonville, both appeared before a judge to enter their pleas.
On October 19, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said 64-year-old Roger Borkum was assaulted three times within an hour by three teenagers. He died from his injuries.
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The other teen charged is now 13-year-old Justin Curry. JSO said Curry was 12 years old at the time of the incident.
All three teens are charged with one count of second-degree murder and are being tried as adults.
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Both Pope and Lacey pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and to a robbery charge. It’s unclear if that charge is affiliated with this incident.
Only Pope’s family members were present in the courtroom today.
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JSO said Borkum was experiencing homelessness. Homeless advocate John Wyche told us the safest place for people living on the streets is often a well-lit area.
“In an area it’s not a high crime area, but the lighting is what I think is really important to be in an area that’s well lit,” Wyche.
The judge said Curry is scheduled to appear in court Monday.
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