Thomas Ryder Ingram, aged 51, was found dead on June 17, 2015, in the surf off Fernandina Beach, Florida. His death was determined to be the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This tragic event occurred just hours after an overnight arson incident involving a trailer. The police investigation concluded that there were no signs of foul play, and his death was ruled a suicide.
Thomas, often called Ryder by his friends and family, was a well-known figure in the Fernandina Beach
community. He was the son of Mariellen Lannon and Robert Ray Ingram. Ryder grew up in Fernandina Beach before moving to Jacksonville, Florida, where he attended Sandalwood High School and Florida Community College. He worked for the Jose....
There were no arrests, suspects, or litigations directly related to his death. The investigation focused on the circumstances leading up to his death, particularly the arson incident. However, no further criminal activities or legal cases were reported in connection with his passing.