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Florida Man Arrested in Girlfriend’s Murder, Allegedly Staged Home Invasion
In a disturbing case of domestic violence, a Florida man has been apprehended and charged with the murder of his girlfriend. Authorities allege the suspect fatally shot the victim while her three young children were in the same bed, subsequently attempting to stage the crime as a home invasion. The incident occurred in Orange County, Florida, and has garnered significant attention due to the alleged deception and the presence of children during the violent act.
Arrest of Saun Rainge Jr.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has released video footage documenting the arrest of 32-year-old Saun Rainge Jr. He faces charges in connection with the January 2024 death of his girlfriend, Porshe Nikita Shanee Streeter, who was 30 years old. Officials confirmed Rainge’s arrest followed an intensive investigation into Streeter’s death.
Accomplice Arrested
Detectives also arrested 26-year-old Benjamin Garmon, who is accused of being an accomplice in the murder. Arrest records indicate Garmon is currently detained in the Seminole County Jail. Law enforcement suggests Garmon played a key role in Rainge’s attempt to fabricate a home invasion scenario to cover up the alleged murder.
Details of the Shooting
According to official reports, Porshe Streeter sustained multiple gunshot wounds while she was asleep in bed with her three children on January 23, 2024. The children, aged 10, 2, and 1, were thankfully unharmed in the shooting. The Sheriff’s Office acknowledged the children’s safety in a statement posted on social media.
Discovery at the Apartment
Deputies responding to reports of a shooting arrived at Streeter’s apartment, her residence with her three children, and a place where Rainge occasionally stayed, according to local news reports. Upon arrival, law enforcement found both Streeter and Rainge suffering from gunshot wounds. Streeter was pronounced dead at the scene, while Rainge was transported to a medical facility for treatment of a gunshot wound to his arm.
Rainge’s Account and Allegations of Staging
Rainge initially told investigators that he had stopped by the apartment to check on his family when an intruder entered and shot them both. However, an arrest affidavit reveals Streeter was shot ten times. Authorities assert that Rainge left Streeter’s body for several hours while he sought Garmon’s assistance to corroborate his false narrative. Investigators believe Rainge and Garmon conspired to shoot Rainge in the arm, staging a home invasion before contacting emergency services.
Motive and Relationship History
“Rainge, the father of the children, enlisted Garmon to shoot and kill Porshe and claimed it was a home invasion,” officials stated. “Rainge’s account lacked credibility with our homicide detectives, who have diligently worked on this case for over a year to achieve justice for Porshe.”
“Toxic” Relationship and Custody Dispute Alleged
An arrest affidavit obtained by local media described the couple’s relationship as “toxic,” citing reports of domestic abuse and infidelity. Testimonies from friends and photographic evidence reportedly corroborated accounts of turbulence in their relationship. Authorities suggest a potential motive for the alleged murder was a dispute over child custody and accusations that Streeter was concealing money from Rainge.