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Joseph Witherington

Case from Lakeland, FL dated Mar 28, 2019

Victim Details

Joseph Witherington

Male

White / Caucasian

Lakeland

FL

2019-03-28

21

Joseph

Witherington

06/27/2026

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Joseph Wayne Witherington, a 21-year-old resident of Lakeland, Florida, tragically lost his life on March 28, 2019. Born on January 15, 1998, Joseph, affectionately known as "Joey," was a beloved member of his community and an entertainer in the local dance club scene. His untimely death left his family and friends in deep mourning. Joey's body was discovered in an orange grove off Mud Lake Road in a rural area of southeast Polk County. The initial investigation by the Polk County Sheriff's Offi ...
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  • WESH: Lakeland woman arrested, charged with murder of man found in orange groves, deputies say
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