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Frank Fontis

Case from Key West, FL dated Jan 05, 1979

Victim Details

Frank Fontis

July 26, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Key West

FL

1979-01-05

49

Frank

Fontis

No

06/28/2026


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A man was found murdered in his home in Key West, FL over 40 years ago
Frank Fontis, a 49-year-old businessman, was found murdered in his home in Key West, Florida, on January 5, 1979. He was shot three times, and his body was discovered nude, indicating a violent and personal nature to the crime. Shortly after the murder, an arrest was made, but charges were dismissed due to procedural errors by police and insufficient evidence to proceed with the case. The crime remains unsolved, with authorities still seeking information to bring those responsible to justice. Th ...
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