David Ponzer, a 64-year-old male, was found deceased on February 16, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Ponzer was discovered on the back patio of a residence in Tamarac, suffering from a gunshot wound. Authorities pronounced him dead at the scene. The incident was part of a tragic event in which multiple individuals lost their lives.
Law enforcement officials identified the suspect as 43-year-old Nathan Gingles.
Gingles was accused of fatally shooting his estranged wife, Mary Gingles, along with her father, David Ponzer. Reports indicate that Ponzer was caught off guard when Gingles arrived at the home. Investigators found Ponzer’s body with a coffee cup and lighter still clutched in his hands, suggesting he was engaged in a routine activity when the attack occurred.
Following the incident, authorities arrested Gingles. His apprehension was captured in intense bodycam footage released by law enforcement. Gingles was charged in connection with the triple homicide and was held without bond. The case remains under investigation as officials work to piece together the events leading up to the tragic deaths.
