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Police have ID’d 2 Found Dead at Walden Palms Apartments

Orlando Police Department investigators have identified the two men found dead at the Walden Palms Apartments late on Friday night.

Kenneth Watson, 28 years

The men are identified as Efrain Benjamin Rivera, 27 years and Kenneth Foster Watson, 28-years-old.  Rivera was a resident of the complex and Watson was a security guard for the complex.

Police responded around 11:00 pm, on May 14th to the Walden Palms Apartments where they found Watson deceased outside the apartment complex and Rivera deceased, inside a residence.

Efrain Benjamin Rivera, 27 years

Detectives say that they are not looking for a suspect.

The investigation remains active and on-going.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Orlando Police Department of CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS. Callers may remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward up to $5000.

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48 COMMENTS

  1. THIS PHOTO WAS NOT OKED TO BE POSTED WITH THE FAMILY AND THIS WEB SITE WILL BE VERY LUCKY IF THIS FAMILY DOSE NOT SUE THEM OUT OF BUSSINESS SINCERLEY KENNETH WATSONS FAMILY

  2. They Should Have the info together and say that Mr. Watson is a murderer!!! I wish he was still alive so that we could prosecute the way that he deserved to be!!! God Will Give Him His Due Judgement Now!!!!! We Love You Efrain!! You will be Truly Missed!!

  3. yea cuz yuhh have da info that says ken was a murderer right..yuhh need to think before yuhh tlk n dont make false testimonies of something yuhh dont knoe. n since when have yuhh heard of a security guard killing a resident??? so dumm..yuhh will always be remembered n missed ken we love yuhh bro

  4. Its funny how people are so quick to jump to conclusions on a situation they don’t know anything about..you were not there when it happend so shut ur damn mouths..and the website cannot be sued for any reason. In any situation they are allowed to I.d the person who has been killed or died. So people get ur info str8 b4 u start talking thank u!
    My heart goes out to my sister and 3 neices who has been left witout a father and husband because of this foolishness!
    RIP KEN U WILL BE MISSED

  5. People are so ignorant hello the news said two people lived in there so where’s the other guy think of that anyone hear from him yet.get the story straight.

  6. Hey Anonymous stop talking out ur ass!!! Mr Watson was a hard workin loving family man n he had no priors. For u to say he is a murderer is insane. Everyone that new Watson Knows what a good human being he was.Watson a devoted father earning a descent living, So for you to try to to judge him obviosly without knowing anything about him is very stupid and yes there is a God and he is the only Judge. In my heart I Know Watson was Killed doing his Job. RIP Ken u will be greatly missed u will alway be in our hearts.

  7. WOW, berto learn to spell, im assuming your a relative you uneducated bastard. Cuz, yuhh- what a knob. The facts will come out about the truth, and we’ll all see what kind of a monster these kids had for a father. DONT rip ken. RIP Efrain, you’ll be missed.

  8. Before jumpin into conclusions think of this 2 men lives in that apartment has anyone seen the other one? was this a domestic fight ? and the security officer happend to get a call to report to this apartment? were he probally encounter these 2 roommates trying to kill each other? and fell victim of one of them. the answer lies on the whereabouts of the other roommate. I doubt very much the security officer is a murderer it will turn out he try to help Efain from getting killed and and in doing his job became victim from the other roomate. the truth will be out.

  9. The news is only reporting what they think, the police department do not share anything with them so this story is being read wrong believe me their is alot to this storiy that makes no sense at all. Ken was a great men who cherish his kids and a great wife he work hard to ensure they had a chance in life, why would you think he would ruin it all. Ken we all love yuo and know yuo have die a hero but little has been said. we will continue to seek justice yuor family will always love you God bless. the other family we feel your pain also but start lookingat where is the room mate that lived with him? he will whole all the answers did they fight before? how much do you know him? God bless to all

  10. How sad is it to see people ripping at eachother when there has been so much loss. I ve known Kenneth since we were teens. My husband and I were roommates with him and his wife,long time friends. He didnt deserve to be taken so young. His wife and children are hurting,and I am sure the Rivera family is hurting as well. He was a good man and deserves respect. God Bless both Families through these hard times. And I pray the truth comes to light. Jerry and I will always keep you in our hearts Kenneth. You will always be our brother.We love you. See you in Paradise with our Lord and Savior some day! <3 Kira

  11. I think people are blaming a man who lost his life too. I was told Benjamin had a boyfriend who was wounded? So my question is if the security officer did it why the hell is he dead? Where is Benjamins boyfriend? Why would the security officer shoot a residence and then end up dead in front of the apartment. My theory benjamin boyfriend shot him and then shot the security officer then shot himself to commit suicide…Just saying!

  12. Anonymous you are a dumd ass first both person are dead someone killed both of them u are talkin out your a hole I know Efain must have been your friend but look at the scene were is his room mate believe me now he will try to blame this on a inocent man that has a family, but the truth is his lover killed him and this security guard

  13. Fact of the matter is that again we lose two young men at the hand of another. Violence and ignorance is plaguing way to many communities. The media only portrys the side of the story that will generate more buzz. Ken I love you cuz. May you and auntie be happy that you are taken away from this so called hell on earth. My condolences to the family of Efrain Benjamin. Whats in the dark will always come to light

  14. it is a sad day for both family who lost someone they loved, we need to stop being judge and jurors with out having all the facts down. it just makes no sense for a security officer who has worked in this comunitiy to do something like this. yes both families are hurting and looking for answers. the best they can do is try to piece together what they really know about their own family member to see if there is something they might be missing, it is always the last thing you might think of that really happend. the news did reported that 2 men resided at this address, where is this other indivual was he out of town? or what the more I read up on this story it makes no sense of why this would happend and why are people pointing fingers to MR Watson he was also a victim for what I see. I feel that someone knows the truth in this complex and they need to talk so these 2 people would have not died in vain. I feel that the truth will be out soon and it will surpise everyone that has rush to judgement. God Bless and heal both families for death is hard to deal with.

  15. My heart goes out to Ken and family and also for the Rivera family but I know Ken so I will say this, he is no killer he would never hurt anyone, I have known him for so many years and he always loved his Family especially his wife and little girls. he worked this job to earn money to provide for his family a job that so many people are not willing to take. he did not deserve to die like this and to have his name thrown around like if he is a killer. far from the truth he died trying to prevent something that was happening from happening but he had to pay the price with his life. Someone out there knows the truth someone must have seen something or heard something. why are people in this complex not saying much for sure someone must have known Kenneth the security officer and know he was a kind friendly gentlemen lets help solve this and call the police department with tips let not let this life go to waste he died protecting this complex something the police department did not care to do. Ken RIP may you be at the right hand of our lord shinning your light and love to your family you left behind. And to the Rivera family may the lord please be with you in this time of need and may we find out the truth to what happend to these two wonderful men that have touched so many lives.

  16. like really ..how ignorant can one person be to sit there and talk about somthing they dont know…this is to the person who loves hidding there name!!! you must really have no life how dare you sit there and bring my nieces and sister into this!
    were u there wen it happend? i dont believe so…so shut ur damn mouth!
    i think everybody should shut the heck up because nobody knows what really happen!
    .RIP TO BOTH LIVES THAT HAS BEEN LOST BUT MOST OF ALL REST IN PEACE TO KEN!

  17. Efrain Benjamin Rivera… You will always in our heart!! R.I.P. All your friends and family in Puerto Rico will miss you. Now you rest in god’s side. We all love you !!

  18. I don’t know Ken but by what I read e seemed like a great person. What happened at that apartment nobody knows but the two men that unfourtenely are dead the shooter and the Lord. I am a great friend of Efrain from high School and I do have to say that he was a great person, smart always had straight A’s always willing to help others he was even class president. He smile lighted up any room. I do hope that the police are able to close this case because there are hundreds of people wanting closure. I know I’m one of them. My heart goes out to Ken family. And I just wished that people ere did not blame the victims and just talked about the good times you had with them. Lets just keep both families in our prayers because it is never easy loosing a love one.

  19. And to Anonymous it’s not up to the man to punish another for what e has done it is up to God. And you can’t point fingers unless u have evidence that can back ur theory up. And who is too say tis wasn’t just some random robbery gone wrong way wrong.

  20. Hold it! Stop assuming shit! Let the PROFFESSIONALS handle this. Anonymous unless u part of the forensic crew or DT’s or police u can talk other wise shut ur mouth. U don’t know Ken to be talking about him and saying he was a murderer. Both ken and afrain were killed. Ken was a loving kind hearted hard working man and he did not deserve to go like this! He wouldn’t hurt a fly ! ! Ken we miss yu and love u. U will forever be in two places our hurt and minds. Also my heart goes out to afrains family and friends becuz we can feel the pain his family is feeling. They shouldn’t have to be forced to leave us! R.I.P Ken ur deeply missed and love.

  21. My heart goes out to the Rivera Family for your lose, I am the father in-law of Ken so I feel your pain, Just like you we are suffering also. especially not knowing much of what really happend. my son-inlaw left behind a lovely wife and 3 beautiful Daughters that meant the world to him. Ken was a honest hard working Men that care about life just as much as he enjoy living. His dreams will always be remember for he was kind and helpful and would have given his shirt off his back if anyone needed it. We all need to pray and ask the lord to help us understand what has happend. these two men felled victims to someone out there. My son-inlaw would have never in his life hurt anyone but instead would have protected the weak if he needed to. We must keep seeking answers and not get blinded by what is out there, sometimes the answer are right infront of us but we fail to see. My heart believes someone out there committed a horrorable crime, but their days will be numbered. for God will handle this when they face their judgement. For now my hearts is broken in pieces and so is my families, May God have them both by his side and may they look down and see all the loved ones that cared for them dearly. we will continue to seek Justice you will always be remember by all you both have touched. RIP

  22. To the anonymous shit talker speaking negatively about kenneth u have no idea wat type of man ken is he was not gay he didnt have demons of homosexuality sorrounding him…ken was a very humble man a great husband and a great father! KEN did not deserve to die and neither did the other guy.. im sure u are profilng ken becuz of his appearance but that is absolutely unexceptable… no one should be balming anyone without knowing the facts wich the news is not gonna state… may KEN RIP and he will be missed… HE GOT HIS LIFE TAKEN AWAY BY SOMEONE AND THAT SOMEONE WILL ROT IN HELL BECUZ THAT A SIN GOD WOULD NEVER FORGIVE! GODBLESS U ALL AND AGAIN RIP KENNETH…

  23. Kenneth Watson is a murderer is a shame that idiot killed himself. RIP Efrain “Truth will come out, all of you will be surprised”

  24. [[ * Wow… Its ridiculous how even during a tragedy ppl are judging. Honestly my heart goes out to not only my family, but the other family as well. Ken was a great person that will forever be missed by his loved ones. People just remember before making rude comments n false accusations we are all mourning the death of loved ones. Think about it this way, how would it feel if we were reading all the negativity about our own family member??? We wouldnt like it, right?? So, therefore dont put anyone down for whatever reason. I know we all hurt but, bashing the opposite victim or the victims family wont bring our loved ones back.. As far as one’s sexual preference, God wil have the final judgement. Who are we to judge? May the lord put his hand over the hearts of both families that are in pain. May the person responsible be brought to justice. We love and miss you! Forever in our <3.. RIP * ]]

  25. Anonimous you are the only idiot here and what truth are you talking about you don’t know what the hell u talking about so shut your mouth. The only one that is going to hell is you for false accusation. Who knows maybe it was u why don’t u give ur real name instead. You are a real asshole. In no way or how Mr. Watson is a murderer and everyone that knew him knows what kind of man he was. So Anonimous I really don’t know where u getting your info from but you are totally out of line. R.I.P Ken.

  26. anonimous u don’t know what the hell u saying so shut your mouth. what truth u are talking about? where the hell you heard that truth? That is far from the truth you idiot first of all Mr. Watson wasn’t a murderer he was a great man and the only one going to hell is u for false accusation and talking shit without having a clue. Who knows what is your involvement with this u might be the murderer since you so quick to point your finger at the victim who knows. what I really know is that you are such an Ignorant asshole without any consideration for the pain of others. R.I.P Ken!!!

  27. Dear Luis, you and me we both know investigators and the police dept. did the investigation and all the evidences that they have so far point to one person and that person is Mr. Watson.

  28. Yo heres my name for all to see and heres a few words…Ken was family and now because of this my cuzzo is left widowed at an early age with 3 kids to raise alone…I believe Ken died in the line of duty..My cuz is a really good person and I know she would not have stuck by this guy if he wasnt worth something. For any who have dropped comments on this article making judgements and playing doctor phil but are not family of either party or directly related to the incident MIND YOUR F*CK*NG BIZZ…This article is like a weak ass obituary…

  29. all this tragedy is bcuz of Watson that moron trying to be a theft cause this sh!t, he trying to be a theft convert himself into a murderer and also like an idiot killed himself. I know all of you relatives of Ken dont believe that he was sooo stupid and did this but common let be realistic all you and also me, we know that all the evidence clearly point to Watson soo please stop acting like morons like him and accept the truth is the least that you can do after this idiot cause this tragedy.

  30. and believe me im not talking sh!it, I know what im saying im pretty close to this case… soo you should be the one stop talking sh!it because you dont know nothing about this investigation, you are just a sad relative that cant believe Ken was a theft or at least tried to be one and then a murderer but he wasn’t that smart see he killed himself.. what a shame…

  31. ANONIMOUS, U have strong assumptions as to how this incident happened!!
    But, it’s funny cuz U know so much that this isn’t a close case by far; with all the so called evidence U have or had been told this case is still under investigation!! If that is what U believe no 1 can tell U differently just like the other families believes differently… Theirs 2 families grieving, This is a very devistating incident, and 2 men lives are gone, but please respect that ur not the only one hurting or that ur not the only 1 with a lost putting differences aside that into consideration that Mr. Watson’s wife and kids are also inoccent victim that are grieving a lost. May God heal ur heart as well as the other family. May BOTH MEN R.I.P despite of what has been said and done…
    ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE!!! so, please let him..

  32. and God will… but dont tell me this case is not close cuz it is, you should trust me when I say it is… like I told you I know. Good day!

  33. Anonimous: Again here u r putting your stupid 2 cents in, if you know so much why is this case still pending? why does it seems they can’t close this case? I will tell u why because they do not believe a dam word your buddy is telling them’ that is why of cause he is going to try to lie his way out of this one, he does not want to go to prison or get the death sentence. it is strange how u r so close to this case but cant figure this out u must have your brain stuck up you ass with everything else you stick up there. it will be better if you keep you dam 2 cents out of this and wait to see these two man die and someone killed them you probally know your buddy the 3rd party did it and r tryin and hoping he gets off but he wont.

  34. It is so amazing to see so much hurt comming out from everyone, we need to stop the judging and the bad mouthing and said a prayer or two so that this hell we live in could get better. instead of focusing so much energy on bad mouthing and condeming the dead lets start thinking of the families that are in deep mourning due to the lost of these 2 valuable life. that is right every life is valuable an it is ashame. I know that we are all hurting and looking for answers but god do know the answers to all, let us let these 2 men rest in peace and pray for their family that they can get the strength they need to carry on and always keep in their hearts the love ones they have lost. My heart goes out to both family because death is hard to deal with. May god give you all the strenght to keep loving each other and find peace within yourself may both men RIP at the side of our lord and may our lord be the only judge to judge each one of us at the time of need. GOD bless both families and friends, may we stop bashing each other and stop the pain.

  35. haha! funny! hurt relatives are soo how can i say believers of a miracle, gosh I know is hard that u use to know a soo fucked up person but common get over it, is dead now, and like u guys said God will judge him.your buddy was a murderer! …moron! u cant lie to lie detectors u moron! goodnite

  36. Anonymous..Its funny how pathetic you sound. Is it fun to pretend to know everything? I will love the day when you have to stand before the Lord. becuz no matter who was at fault in this..your words,your actions, your lack of respect for anyone,and your ignorance ,will surely be known and you will be held accountable that day before the Lord. Do yourself a favor,and kneel down.Ask the Lord for forgiveness and ask that your tongue be cut out,if nothing good comes out of it.

  37. Anonimous, you are such a idiot, Lie detectors are not a reliable source they could be passed even if you are lying out your ass, in some cases they are not admissionalable due to this. it shows you know nothing, you must be really on this guys *ick that you are so Struck on him. if this was my friend that had die I would be looking at it from every direction not just focus on one thing you air head. I know you type of homos stick together but put that aside and really look for justice for your friend. this had the earmark of a domestic partner fighting your friend proally killed his lover and then kil this guard when he came knocking at the door to see what was going on inwhich time Efian propbally had a chance to escape your cazy friend jealous rage while he fought with this guard only to sucumb to his injury. under a tree as the news reported. your friend probally then kill the guard and ran away from the scene of the crime only to appear in the hospital later dont that sound strange?

  38. Anonimous, you have to be one of the most inconsiderate people i’ve ever took notice upon. Lie detector??? Who is there to give a lie detector test to, being as though 2/3 of the guys that have connections to the apartment have perished (may they rest in peace and my prayers go out to the grieving families) and the third guy I have yet to see you mention, is yet to be found, unless you are the third guy? I mean since were assuming things here lets just assume you know so much and are “so close to the investtgation” because you were apart of this tragedy & if that’s the case please know that their blood is on your hands. Live with that. JUST ASSUMING!

  39. Wow. Any updates on this case? Last I read from an online articlr was dated on sept 6. And it said Rivera was a victim of a home invasion and watson was the suspect.. So I guess Anonimous was right the whole time. Damn cant even trust the security people that are supposed to protect you from home invasions and such.

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