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Gina Whitfield

Death by Force
Case Description
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Gina Whitfield, aged 50, was found dead on April 1, 2015, in her home in Margate, Florida. The tragic incident was discovered when a friend of the family went to check on her after she failed to show up for work. Upon arrival, the friend found both Gina Whitfield and her partner, Franklin Garcia, dead from gunshot wounds. The police investigation quickly determined that the deaths were the result of a murder-suicide, with Franklin Garcia, aged 42, believed to have shot Gina Whitfield before turn ...Read More
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  • Sun-Sentinel.com: Couple dead after apparent murder-suicide
  • WPLG: 2 die in apparent murder-suicide in Margate
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    Victim Details

    Gina Whitfield

    Female

    Margate

    FL

    2015-04-01

    50

    Gina

    Whitfield

    11/06/2025

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    04/23/2024
    I’m still thinking about the tragic loss of Gina Whitfield. My heart goes out to her family and fr... ...Read More
    07/07/2023
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    03/18/2023
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