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Former Charlotte County Deputy Identified as Suspect in 1979 Murder of Wife After Shootout in Ohio
Dec 31, 2024, 03:00 PM
Authorities have identified a former Florida deputy as the prime suspect in a 1979 cold case involving the murder of his wife and her alleged lover. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office announced this development following a police shootout that led to the resolution of the case. The investigation, which had remained unsolved for 45 years, was reignited by recent events that linked the former deputy to the murders. This identification marks a significant breakthrough in a case that has puzzled investigators for decades.
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