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Shawn Eric Zeigler

Death by Force
Case Description
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Shawn Eric Zeigler, a 44-year-old white male from Lorida, Florida, died on July 15, 2015. Born on February 27, 1971, in Sarasota, Florida, Shawn spent most of his life on Lake Istokpoga, where he enjoyed fishing and woodworking. His death was the result of a violent confrontation that led to a fatal shooting.

On the day of the incident, Shawn Zeigler and Carrie Leaphart were traveling in a golf cart when they encountered Virgil Lee West, who was driving a pickup truck. A heated exchange e ...Read More
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  • http://www.highlandssheriff.org/document_center/07_15_2015_Press_News_Release_Homicide_Investigation.pdf
  • Mid Florida Newspapers: Hearing set for West murder defense request
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    Victim Details

    Shawn Eric Zeigler

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Lorida

    FL

    2015-07-15

    44

    Shawn

    Eric Zeigler

    11/15/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been following the case of Shawn Zeigler's murder, and something keeps nagging at me about the ... ...Read More
    12/08/2024
    Has anyone looked into the background of Virgil Lee West? I've been following this case closely, and... ...Read More
    08/23/2023
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