UPDATE: Arrests Made In Frostproof Triple Murder Massacre Of 3 Friends Fishing

 

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FROSTPROOF, FL (CW44 News At 10)-

“Here’s Tony Wiggins. Pure evil in the flesh.” – Polk County Grady Judd

The cause of massacre revealed to be a dispute over the previous sale of the suspected shooter’s truck engine.

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 @ 11am

According to Polk County Grady Judd at a press conference on Wednesday, July 22 at 11am, three arrests have been made in the horrific massacre of three friends fishing.

According to Judd, Tony (TJ) Wiggins, 26, was “the trigger man”. His criminal career began at 12 years old. Wiggins is now 26 years old. His criminal history includes 230 felony criminal charges, 15 convictions and 2 times in state prison. Sheriff Judd paused to emphasize, “…his criminal history should shock your conscience. It certainly does mine.” Tony has been charged with 3 counts of First Degree Murder. Sheriff Judd is seeking Death Penalty.

Mary Whittemore, 27, Tony Wiggins girlfriend has zero criminal history. She was charged with 3 counts of Accessory and 1 count of Tampering With Evidence.

Robert (William) Wiggins, 21, Tony’s brother has 1 misdemeanor arrest. He was charged with 3 counts of Accessory and 1 count of Tampering With Evidence.

Each of the suspects are from the Lake Wells and Frostproof, Florida area, as were the victims.

It was tips from the community that directed the Polk County Sheriff’s Office to this known community criminal. Sheriff Judd exclaimed how grateful he was for the outreach of support and tips. “We’ve had people as far as Tennessee willing to send us money for a reward.”

Below is the official report from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office

UPDATE: Arrests Made In Frostproof Triple Murder Massacre Of 3 Friends Fishing

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