| Location | Portsmouth, VA |
| Age | 28 years |
| Cause of Death | Murder |
| Date of Birth | 15/06/1980 |
| Date of Death | 19/10/2008 |
| Visitors | 6,121 since 20/11/2008 |
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Justin Matthew Eberhart was born to Matt and Nan Eberhart on June 15th, 1980. He was a loving son who made his parents very proud of him! He was also a loving father to his beautiful 5-year-old daughter Aylah and a great friend to many! Justin proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Virginia where he remained after his service was complete in order to stay close to his daughter. He enjoyed hunting, and loved raising pitbull puppies! Justin could and would talk to anyone! He never met a stranger! He was kind hearted, considerate and the most friendly person I had ever met!
Justins life was carelessly taken on October 19th, 2008. The killer (a person who threatend Justins life one month prior to the killing) drove to Justin's home at about 2:30 a.m. on October 19th, and shot Justin in cold blood in his very own front yard. The killer was apparently called over by Justins girlfriend to "help her" get away from Justin. She apparently thought this thug would be of more help than the police, the people she SHOULD HAVE called had her story been one of validity. The killer brought his wife (who is also about 3 times Justins size) as well as another male with him, but still felt the need to also bring a loaded hand gun. He felt "so threatend" by an unarmed 190 lb Justin, that he took his gun with him out of his vehicle and inevidably shot Justin dead. The murderer has told police that the shooting was an "accident" and to date no arrests have been made in relation to Justins murder. Where in the U.S. can someone show up to your house armed and shoot you dead in your own yard and NOT get arrested on ANY charges? Where in the U.S. do police allow a killer to go home the same night that he shots and kills someone who was unarmed on their own property? I will tell you where. Portsmouth, Virginia. Justin's case was never properly investigated. As a matter of fact, the lead investigator ironically showed up to interview neighbors just shy of one MONTH after Justins murder on the day of Justins candlelight vigil. To add insult to injury, he carried out the interviews after lying to the family and telling them he had already spoke with some neighbors who stated they did not see anything. Which later that statement was proved to be untrue. ALL neighbors in the immediate proximity have confessed that they were NEVER officially interviewed about the murder.
Investigators have been rude, unhelpful and inhumane to the Eberhart family. One investigator told the Eberhart family "It sounds like Justin brought this on himself." How is that possible. How can someone unarmed on their own property "bring on" their own demise? Had the girlfriend (who's story is less than believable) actually called police instead of the killer, Justin would be alive today. In some way that makes her responsible as well. And, had this cowardly, pathetic excuse for a man come to Justins home unarmed, then a murder would have never taken place.
After multiple complaints to the DA, city of Portsmouth, and now internal affairs, there is one Portsmouth official trying to help up bring Justice for Justin. We just pray that he is true to his word in wanting to help. God knows noone else with the city of Portsmouth has done the right thing yet!
This website serves as two purposes. To allow family and friends a place to share their thoughts and memories of Justin. And this website serves as a vessel to carry our message that WE DO NOT ACCEPT THIS TERRIBLE INJUSTICE that has been brought upon the Eberhart family. Please pray for Justice4Justin. If you are interested in being placed on the email list to recieve information about this case or to help be an advocate for the Eberhart family, please email me at Justice4Justin@ymail.com. Don't forget to leave your memory of Justin under Memorials! Thank you for visiting this site! Your prayers and thoughts are appreciated more than you could ever imagine!
JUSTICE FOR JUSTIN
We are awaiting the outcome of a "re-investigation" of Justin's case by a new detective, and are praying with all our might that we may finally have a little bit of justice for him - and peace for the family. Please join us in prayer as the investigator wraps up his work and prepares the file for the Chief and the DA. Dear God, let the news be good this time.
In spite of what happens, dear Justin, you will never be forgotten and we will always know that we did all we could to fight for you and the life that was taken so horribly and tragically too soon. I love you!
Mom
Dear Justin,
Another year is underway, and another year that I will be without you and missing you - missing your smile, your contagious laugh, your sense of humor and witty ways! Why did this have to happen to you, why did that person have to take you away from me, daddy and Shane? And Aylah, especially Aylah. It is just not fair to someone so young to lose her beloved daddy. We have been told that the Portsmouth PD is re-investigating your case, so prayers are being said daily by a lot of people, that things will change in our favor, but it is hard to be hopeful after what we have gone through with those people. Please look down on us and give us strength.
I love you,
Mom
IN LOVING MEMORY
My dearest Justin,
Two years have passed but the heartache hasn't eased up any. It still hurts as bad as the day we lost you. Sometimes it seems like only yesterday when that call came in and our lives were forever changed. We tried to fight for justice for the wrongdoing that fateful night, and have done everything possible to change things, but we have been met with nothing but obstacles, and now my dear son, it is time to give it up to God, the ultimate judge. I know that you are blessing us daily as we go about our business and attempt to get on with our lives. We will always think about you and be forever grateful for God allowing us the years we had with you, however they were far too short. Your beautiful daughter misses you but she is doing so good and I know you would be very proud of her if you could see how she has matured. We are so lucky to have this huge piece of you to bring us comfort and joy. Rest peacefully now, dear Justin.
Love,
Mom
Forever in My Heart!!
Justin, it has been 2 years since anyone heard your beautiful voice. I know your in Heaven, looking down on your Aylah, your parents, and Shane. I have so many memories, good ones, that keep me going but there is not a day, not even 1, that goes by without me thinking of you. I will forever love you, remember your laughs and that pretty smile. I love you Juddy! You will be forever missed.. Love you..
I miss you
Hey bud today has been 2 years and there hasnt been a day go by that i dont think about you. UGA isnt doing that good this year but I am sure they will get better. I sure miss them Sat morning phone calls.
I miss you old friend.............
Happy Birthday Juddy!!
Justin, yesterday was your birthday and I didnt forget about you for one moment. So many memories still linger through my head and all are such good memories that I can smile without hesitation. You were & still are deeply missed by all and you will never be forgotten. It is hard to believe that I just turned 30 but you were not here to celebrate.. I know you are a TRUE guardian angel to us all & ask for you to give us all the strength & knowledge to put your killer behind bars forever!! You are deeply missed & I am honored to say I knew you so well.. May GOD keep you in the streets of gold and one day I will see you again.. Happy Birthday to a man who meant so much to all who knew you... I will be going to meet your mom sometime today & will be visiting your grave.. It is still so surreal to me, as I think it is to all of us.. I will leave by saying I love you more than you ever knew & you truely made an impact in my life and in everyones life who knew you. Please watch over us & until I see you again, I love you & miss you more than words can describe.. There is love Always & forever for you Justin...Happy Birthday!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUSTIN
30 years ago today, God blessed me with the most beautiful baby boy. You were born at 4:57 PM, on Sunday, June 15, 1980, which happened to be Father's Day that year. What a joy to your dad to make your grand entrance on that day! I didn't think he would ever quit smiling! This morning I looked at the very first picture of you and him together. It is so precious, and brings tears to my eyes right now just thinking about it. I hope you know how much we loved you then and still do, always will. Nobody, not even Danny Harmon, can take that love out of our heart. But, we will not be the same again. We are left to pick up the pieces of those shattered hearts, and it's not easy, but life goes on and we do what we have to do. Your brother misses you terribly and he is so sad that ya'll never had the chance to be men together. Please continue to watch over us and keep us out of harm's way. I know that you are in Heaven keeping us safe. God, please take care of my dear son. I love and miss you more than you can imagine.
Love,
Mom
Not sure why...
I got to thinking about Justin today. We went to school together, he was a good friend of my brother's, even dated a good friend of mine in high school. I remember going to teen clubs and even regular clubs and giggling over him dancing his heart out. He was a mess. I can honestly say that he was a good person. The last time I saw him was my graduation night in 2000. I didn't know where he had went or what he was doing, as that sometimes happens after school. Especially when you don't really see the friends you once hung out with. When I heard the news of his murder I was taken aback and quickly called my brother who was in shock to hear the news. I just don't understand how he has yet to have justice. Even if it is self defense, doesn't the person still get charged and have to fight self defense in front of a jury? And how can you claim self defense when you are in someone else's yard? That makes no sense to me. What has happened to our justice system??? I pray for his family, his daughter, and all the loved ones left behind. I know it is hard every passing day. I have lost my son's father to a car accident so I know how it is to have a child to answer questions too. My heart goes out to everyone!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN
Another holiday season is upon us and it is so hard to go through these days without you in our lives. I lit a candle at the cemetary this evening and said a prayer, thanking God for blessing me with you, and thanked him also for taking care of you now. I have to keep telling myself that you are happy now, and everything you wanted in life is now yours. That is how I get through the day. I am meeting your precious Aylah tomorrow and we are very excited to see each other. When she is with me, I feel your presence. I wish you were here, but we have you in our heart. I love and miss you dearly.
Mom
In a better place.
I am sorry to hear about Justins family and most of all his daughters loss.I know she knows, but your dad was a great man! I meet Justin thru his breeding of pitbulls,Myself and my wife on the first time meeting him were invited into his home like long time friends.Justin was a very personable generous and humble person.I later bought a female from a litter he had and was again welcomed in his home,I went to visit him and his dogs a handful of times because of my intrest in pitbulls and Justins knowledge and personable attitude.I am sad to hear of his passing and wish his family the best of luck in the prosecution of the cowardly sorry excuse for a man that did this balant crime. I am honored to have a product of his life love and will remember him as a man who served his country and loved his family especially his daughter .Rest in peace Justin and God Bless,
Sincerly Rusty Fuhs
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