Florida triple murder of 3 tourists was 'senseless,' 'random,' sheriff says
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A Florida man, accused of the tragic murder of three tourists near Magic Kingdom, has a documented history of criminal activity and mental health issues, including a previous attempted murder charge where he was acquitted due to insanity, as revealed by court documents.

Ahmad Jihad Bojeh, aged 29, had several run-ins with law enforcement prior to the fatal shooting incident on Saturday. Among these was a 2021 case where he faced charges of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery after allegedly opening fire on a person and several vehicles at a gas station in Kissimmee. According to court records reviewed by Fox News Digital, Bojeh was ultimately found not guilty in this case due to insanity.

Further records indicate Bojeh’s history includes arrests for felony drug possession and misdemeanor resisting an officer without violence, highlighting a pattern of recurring legal troubles.

In light of Bojeh’s recent arrest, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier pointed to his prior case, expressing criticism over its prosecution.

“Before the suspension of State Attorney Worrell, Ahmad Jihad Bojeh was acquitted of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery,” Uthmeier remarked. “It seems she did not contest Bojeh’s insanity defense, resulting in his release.”

Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon described Bojeh as a “frequent flyer” with his agency and “a threat to the neighborhood all the time,” citing repeated calls for service involving the suspect.

Ahmad Jihad Bojeh mugshot

Ahmad Jihad Bojeh, 29, was booked into the Osceola County Jail on three counts of premeditated murder. (Osceola County Jail)

Despite that history, investigators say Bojeh was living next door to a rental home where three tourists were staying when the deadly shooting occurred.

Bojeh is accused of fatally shooting the three men outside the rental property Saturday afternoon in what Blackmon called a “horrific and senseless” act of random violence.

“It was cold-blooded, it was premeditated, there was absolutely no issues,” Blackmon said. “There was no conflict between these people. This was just random. And this happened to be the person who lived next door.”

Ahmad Jihad Bojeh mugshot

Bojeh was arrested in connection with a previous shooting incident in 2021, but was later “acquitted by reason of insanity,” according to court records obtained by WKMG-TV. (Osceola County Sheriff’s Office)

Deputies responded around 12:13 p.m. Saturday to reports of a shooting in a subdivision near Kissimmee, where they found three adult men dead outside the home, each suffering apparent gunshot wounds. Investigators said the victims had extended their stay by one day after experiencing vehicle trouble.

Two of the victims were identified as Robert Luis Kraft, 69, of Holland, Michigan, and his brother Douglas Joseph Kraft, 68, of Columbus, Ohio. The third victim was identified as James Puchan, 68, a friend from Ohio, FOX35 Orlando reported.

Deputies located Bojeh inside his nearby home about an hour later and took him into custody. Online jail records show he is facing three counts of premeditated murder and one count of resisting arrest without violence and is being held at the Osceola County Jail without bond.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime. Send story tips to stepheny.price@fox.com.

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