Michael Reign Goodman, a 41-year-old man from Sarasota, FL, was found dead on August 4, 2014, as a result of a gunshot wound. The incident occurred at his residence on Ranchero Drive, where he lived with Karli Wilbanks, a 25-year-old woman. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call about a family disturbance at approximately 12:45 p.m.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered Goodman deceased from at least one gunshot wound.
The nature of the relationship between Goodman and Wilbanks has not been publicly disclosed, but they cohabitated in the same home. Wilbanks was taken into custody for questioning but was released without charges pending further investigation. The Sheriff's Office has not provided additional details about the shooting or the ongoing investigation. There were no prior records of domestic disputes at the residence, although two attempted burglaries had been reported earlier in the year.
Goodman did not have a violent criminal history, though he had multiple traffic infractions, including felony traffic crimes. The investigation into his death continued with detectives processing the home and gathering evidence. Despite the initial questioning of Wilbanks, no charges were filed, and the case remains under investigation.
