A confrontation on a quiet Coconut Grove block has turned into a homicide case, with a 72-year-old man now charged in the death of his neighbor after what police say was a shove that sent her to the pavement.
According to Miami authorities, Alisa Marie Toth, 65, was found bleeding on the sidewalk outside her neighbor's home on Oct. 21, 2025. She was declared brain dead on Nov. 1 and pronounced dead on Nov. 6 after suffering head injuries from the fall, investigators said.
On Friday, police arrested Jacob John Kohlhas, 72, on a charge of second-degree murder, according to an arrest report detailed by NBC 6 South Florida. The report states that Kohlhas told officers he confronted Toth in the 2900 block of Southwest 30th Court and pushed her, causing her to fall and hit her head on the sidewalk. An autopsy found blunt injuries to the head and ruled the manner of death a homicide, the report says. Arrest paperwork shows Kohlhas was initially booked on an aggravated battery charge and is being held without bond.
Public records and association listings place Kohlhas at units on SW 30th Court in Coconut Grove and identify him as part of the 30th Court Condominium Association board. Florida‑HOA listings show him listed as treasurer at 2941 SW 30th Court, and a county tax notice also includes his name on properties along that street. Miami‑Dade County records list "Jacob John Kohlhas (Jr.)" among folios tied to the neighborhood.
What Second‑Degree Murder Means In Florida
Under Florida law, second-degree murder covers unlawful killings caused by an act that is "imminently dangerous" to others and shows a "depraved mind" without regard for human life. It is prosecuted as a first-degree felony that can carry a sentence of up to life in prison. The statute that defines the degrees of murder and associated penalties is codified at Florida Statute § 782.04, which lays out the elements and sentencing framework. Florida Statutes
Jail records show Kohlhas was booked into custody and is being held without bond while prosecutors in Miami-Dade decide how to proceed with the second-degree murder charge at arraignment. Authorities have not released additional details about the investigation. NBC 6 South Florida's coverage includes the arrest report and the timeline of Toth's injuries and death.
