Jacksonville Man Convicted in Father and Friend Murder
A jury found a 20-year-old guilty of two counts of murder following a fatal shooting at a local shopping plaza.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Violence
Larry Allen Baldwin Jr. was convicted on September 24, 2026, for the June 2025 murders of his father, Larry Baldwin Sr., and Rubisnney Giraldo-Mina. The jury reached the verdict after one hour of deliberations.
Why it matters
The case concludes a trial involving a violent altercation that broke out between the defendant and the victims outside a Jacksonville shopping plaza. Evidence presented in court centered on video footage and witness testimony regarding the events of the shooting.
A jury convicted the 20-year-old defendant of first- and second-degree murder after one hour of deliberation. The court subsequently sentenced the defendant to life in prison.
The players
Larry Allen Baldwin Jr.
He is the 20-year-old defendant who was found guilty of murdering his father and a friend.
Larry Baldwin Sr.
He was the 41-year-old father of the defendant who was killed during the incident.
Rubisnney Giraldo-Mina
He was the 19-year-old victim who was killed while with the defendant and his father.
The details
Security video captured the defendant pistol-whipping 19-year-old Rubisnney Giraldo-Mina before the gun fired during an argument about wanting to go home. The defendant then shot his 41-year-old father, Larry Baldwin Sr., after he collapsed on the sidewalk.
Timeline
The fatal incident occurred in June 2025.
A jury convicted the defendant on September 24, 2026.
Legal Context
The sentencing follows the strict mandate of Florida statutes regarding first-degree murder convictions. This outcome reflects the state judicial system's standard approach to handling violent crimes involving multiple victims.
The conclusion of this trial brings closure to a violent incident that occurred in a public shopping plaza on Baymeadows Road. Residents and local business owners in the area can expect no further active investigation or court proceedings regarding these specific events.
The takeaway
This case highlights the irreversible consequences of violent confrontations fueled by personal disputes. Families are encouraged to seek professional mediation or conflict resolution resources when facing interpersonal arguments.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Florida Times-Union.
