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Matthew Keel

Case from Ocala, FL dated Apr 09, 2025

Victim Details

Matthew Keel

Male

White / Caucasian

Ocala

FL

2025-04-09

Matthew

Keel

07/19/2026

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Matthew Wayne Keel, a 55-year-old man from Ocala, Florida, was found dead in his home on April 9, 2025. His death occurred on the same day he was scheduled to be sentenced in court for multiple counts of animal cruelty. Keel had pleaded no contest to 43 charges, including 23 counts of aggravated animal cruelty and 20 counts of animal cruelty. His plea agreement included a prison sentence of 43 months, followed by two years of house arrest and two years of probation. Additionally, he had agreed t ...
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  • https://www.wcjb.com: Marion County man wanted for failing to appear at sentencing found dead
  • https://www.ocalagazette.com/ocala-man-flees-sentencing-for-animal-abuse-charges/
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