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Sam Wigfals

Death by Force
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Sam Wigfals, aged 57, was tragically found dead on December 13, 2018, in Fort Myers, Florida. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning on Bassie Court, near Franklin Park Elementary School. Police responded to reports of gunfire and discovered Wigfals' body with a fatal gunshot wound. He was identified as a transient resident of Fort Myers. The authorities quickly launched an investigation into the homicide, marking it as the 12th in Fort Myers and the 39th in Lee County for that ...Read More
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  • The News-Press: Fort Myers police investigating Bassie Court shooting; man found dead after shots reported
  • Fort Myers police identify Bassie Court fatal shooting victim
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    Victim Details

    Sam Wigfals

    Male

    Black / African American

    Fort-myers

    FL

    2018-12-13

    57

    Sam

    Wigfals

    11/20/2025

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    01/20/2025
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    08/31/2024
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