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Karen L. Sutton

Case from Sun-city-center, FL dated Sep 28, 2018

Victim Details

Karen L. Sutton

Female

White / Caucasian

Sun-city-center

FL

2018-09-28

73

Karen

L. Sutton

06/22/2026

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Karen L. Sutton, aged 73, was found dead on September 28, 2018, in her home in Sun City Center, Florida. The tragic incident was part of an apparent murder-suicide involving her husband, Joseph Sutton, aged 74. On the evening of September 28, a neighbor reported hearing gunshots, prompting a response from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the bodies of Karen and Joseph Sutton inside their residence. Karen had suffered multiple gunshot wounds to her heart ...
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  • The Buffalo News: Retired Ken-Ton teacher killed wife, then himself, medical examiner rules
  • Deputies release identity of Sun City Center couple killed in apparent murder-suicide
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