Deaf Poker Player Killed While Trying To Buy 10 Pounds Of Marijuana In Las Vegas

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Minnesota-based poker player Jonathan Cyril Collins, a three-time winner of National Deaf Poker Tour events, was killed last month in Las Vegas, according to court documents made public this week, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.

The 39-year-old Collins and his girlfriend drove to Las Vegas to meet with a man Collins knew only by first name to buy 10 pounds of marijuana, according to police. The couple apparently fell into a robbery attempt, which resulted in one of the suspects shooting Collins while he was in his car, authorities said. Collins’ girlfriend remained at the scene as the suspects fled.

Collins died in his car from a gunshot wound to his chest.

On May 28, police arrested Rufus Anthony Smith III, 27, on murder, conspiracy and kidnapping charges, according to the report. Authorities are still searching for the second man.

“Jon played in many other tournaments all over the country and took his play seriously,” the National Deaf Poker Tour wrote in a Facebook post. “He was always open to talking strategy and coaching players—which made him a popular person on the Deaf Poker Tour and will be missed by many as evidenced by the tributes pouring in. RIP Jon Collins.” The NDPT added that his family has an online fundraiser to help cover his funeral expenses.

Collins had lifetime tournament earnings of $83,757.
 

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Drugs is bad. Don't use drugs and don't buy drugs.
Extremly bad news for all people who knew this guy.
 
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Minnesota-based poker player Jonathan Cyril Collins, a three-time winner of National Deaf Poker Tour events, was killed last month in Las Vegas, according to court documents made public this week, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.

The 39-year-old Collins and his girlfriend drove to Las Vegas to meet with a man Collins knew only by first name to buy 10 pounds of marijuana, according to police. The couple apparently fell into a robbery attempt, which resulted in one of the suspects shooting Collins while he was in his car, authorities said. Collins’ girlfriend remained at the scene as the suspects fled.

Collins died in his car from a gunshot wound to his chest.

On May 28, police arrested Rufus Anthony Smith III, 27, on murder, conspiracy and kidnapping charges, according to the report. Authorities are still searching for the second man.

“Jon played in many other tournaments all over the country and took his play seriously,” the National Deaf Poker Tour wrote in a Facebook post. “He was always open to talking strategy and coaching players—which made him a popular person on the Deaf Poker Tour and will be missed by many as evidenced by the tributes pouring in. RIP Jon Collins.” The NDPT added that his family has an online fundraiser to help cover his funeral expenses.

Collins had lifetime tournament earnings of $83,757.


That is terrible that he was killed. Why he would buy drugs from anyone no one knows why he would be buying 10 lb of weed crazy was he a dealer?

Well may he RIP I feel bad for his family for their loss.
 
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poor guy, too bad what drugs can do, or what drugs get you into. RIP.
 
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truly sad im sure he will be missed
 
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that is horrible...I am not going to go into detail on why!!
 
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scored right so you can see that the drug leads nowhere but death
 
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All of you short sighted fools talking about drugs are bad, mmmkay, need to STFU. He made a very bad move, but your acting like buying weed is reason enough to justify his untimely death... u make me sick ITT.
 
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Updated: Jun 09, 2015 2:04 PM MDT KVVU-Channel 5 (FOX)

LAS VEGAS (AP)- Authorities in Las Vegas are linking the slaying of a deaf Minnesota poker player to a botched attempt to buy 10 pounds of marijuana from two men in the parking lot of an apartment complex several blocks east of the Strip...

COMMON SENSE DICTATES: Never stray off the beaten path.


...he should have stopped in Denver, Colo. on his drive home.
 
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Sometimes ppl are at the worst place at the worst time...RIP
 
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Updated: Jun 09, 2015 2:04 PM MDT KVVU-Channel 5 (FOX)

LAS VEGAS (AP)- Authorities in Las Vegas are linking the slaying of a deaf Minnesota poker player to a botched attempt to buy 10 pounds of marijuana from two men in the parking lot of an apartment complex several blocks east of the Strip...




...he should have stopped in Denver, Colo. on his drive home.


(RE-edit) It is sad that this happen to such a nice guy.
 
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that is sad, sad, sad:( :( :( I wish the best to his family and his girlfriend
 
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R.I.P Jonathan. what a great guy and poker player. sad to see him go down by a couple good for nothing drug dealers
 
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All of you short sighted fools talking about drugs are bad, mmmkay, need to STFU. He made a very bad move, but your acting like buying weed is reason enough to justify his untimely death... u make me sick ITT.

I agree associating Marijuana with his death is a misrepresentation. Although the large amount he was trying to purchase is eye popping.
 
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Here is where we see that drugs are bad and do not bring anything good because the drug mafias move and worlds where people do not care about the lives of others more than money.
 
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Here is where we see that drugs are bad and do not bring anything good because the drug mafias move and worlds where people do not care about the lives of others more than money.

Don't associate crime with drugs an don't associate drugs with crime.
 
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Its a terrible loss for the poker community, i have many respect for people who share their knowledge and i read he was one of them. The circumstances of his death are really strange because he was buying a big amount of weed.
I think weed is not a drug, but in our messed up society drinking alcohol is normal while smoking some herb is a crime. I'm not in favor of buying because it gives the bad people more resources, in my case i grow my own weed and i refuse to be a part of the narcotic system by giving them money for a "service" they provide. Keep in mind i live in Colombia.
Rest in peace Jonathan.
 
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I dont believe it doesnt make alot of sense seems alil fishy
 
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Don't associate crime with drugs an don't associate drugs with crime.


?????

That is terrible that he was killed. Why he would buy drugs from anyone no one knows why he would be buying 10 lb of weed crazy was he a dealer?



Well may he RIP I feel bad for his family for their loss.


I'm doubting it was for personal use.
 
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maybe he was just buying his personal use weed on a 6 month rotation
 
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