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]Motive Remains Mystery in Florida Fishing Trip 'Massacre' of 3 Friends, $30,000 Reward Offered
Brandon Rollins, Keven Springfield and Damion Tillman
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''Our detectives have literally been working 24/7 since the moment we received the first 911 call in order to solve this horrific case,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said at a press conference Monday.
“This does not look like a drug deal gone bad,” he said. “We don’t know the reason at this stage in the investigation.”
''Describing the triple killings as a "massacre" at a press conference Saturday morning, Judd said, "This is a horrific scene. I've been to a lot of murder scenes in my life, and this ranks up with the worst of them. They were viciously murdered.”
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Frostproof mourns victims of gruesome triple homicide
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Sheriff to share ‘important update’ after 3 friends slain on Florida fishing trip
Brandon Rollins, Keven Springfield and Damion Tillman
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''Our detectives have literally been working 24/7 since the moment we received the first 911 call in order to solve this horrific case,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said at a press conference Monday.
“This does not look like a drug deal gone bad,” he said. “We don’t know the reason at this stage in the investigation.”
''Describing the triple killings as a "massacre" at a press conference Saturday morning, Judd said, "This is a horrific scene. I've been to a lot of murder scenes in my life, and this ranks up with the worst of them. They were viciously murdered.”
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Frostproof mourns victims of gruesome triple homicide
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Sheriff to share ‘important update’ after 3 friends slain on Florida fishing trip
Three arrested in slaying of three friends headed to fishing trip, Sheriff Judd says
''Judd identified the suspects as Tony ”T.J.” Wiggins, 26, his girlfriend Mary Whitmore, and Wiggins’ brother Robert Wiggins, 21.
Among the leads that drew detectives to the suspects were tips to the Crime Stoppers line.
“Look at T.J. Wiggins from Frostproof,” Judd quoted some of the callers saying. “Not because they had any idea he did it, just because he’s mean.”
Tony Wiggins was first arrested at age 12 and has a history of 230 felony charges and 15 convictions, Judd said.
“He’s wild and he’s out of control.”
Video recording shows that the fatal encounter apparently began when the victims and suspects ran into each other earlier at a nearby Dollar General Store, Judd said. The motive wasn’t immediately clear, but in describing the shooting scene, the sheriff said T.J. Wiggins screamed at one of the victims, “You stole the engine out of my truck.”
''The victims were beaten and shot to death as they were heading to Lake Streety near Frostproof to go fishing, Judd said. They are Damion Tillman, 23, Keven Springfield, 30, and Brandon Rollins, 27.''
''Judd identified the suspects as Tony ”T.J.” Wiggins, 26, his girlfriend Mary Whitmore, and Wiggins’ brother Robert Wiggins, 21.
Among the leads that drew detectives to the suspects were tips to the Crime Stoppers line.
“Look at T.J. Wiggins from Frostproof,” Judd quoted some of the callers saying. “Not because they had any idea he did it, just because he’s mean.”
Tony Wiggins was first arrested at age 12 and has a history of 230 felony charges and 15 convictions, Judd said.
“He’s wild and he’s out of control.”
Video recording shows that the fatal encounter apparently began when the victims and suspects ran into each other earlier at a nearby Dollar General Store, Judd said. The motive wasn’t immediately clear, but in describing the shooting scene, the sheriff said T.J. Wiggins screamed at one of the victims, “You stole the engine out of my truck.”
''The victims were beaten and shot to death as they were heading to Lake Streety near Frostproof to go fishing, Judd said. They are Damion Tillman, 23, Keven Springfield, 30, and Brandon Rollins, 27.''
"The Wiggins brothers and Whittemore left the Dollar General after Tillman and got in their car. Robert Wiggins, who Judd said has been most cooperative with police, told detectives his brother told him to “go to the lake,” as he pulled away from the store."
2 brothers, woman arrested following ‘massacre’ of fishing friends in Frostproof | WFLA
2 brothers, woman arrested following ‘massacre’ of fishing friends in Frostproof | WFLA
Tony 'TJ' Wiggins, center, Mary Whittemore, left, William 'Robert' Wiggins, right
Three people have been arrested for murdering three best friends | Daily Mail Online
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Detectives learned that Whittemore purchased the ammunition for TJ in Lake Wales on July 9, 2020. They are seen in video surveillance purchasing it at the store, and detectives have the receipt confirming the purchase.
Three suspects arrested in Frostproof triple homicide
Three suspects arrested in Frostproof triple homicide
'Pure evil in the flesh': Well-known felon 'massacres' three fishing buddies in Frostproof, sheriff says
July 22, 2020
FROSTPROOF, Fla. - A 26-year-old man with 230 felony charges to his name is behind bars and accused of brutally murdering three fishing friends in Frostproof, the sheriff announced Wednesday. Two other suspects were arrested, and officials said it all stemmed from an argument over a truck.
On Wednesday morning, Sheriff Grady Judd announced three people had been arrested in the Friday night murders of 23-year-old Damion Tillman, 30-year-old Keven Springfield, and 27-year-old Brandon Rollins.
The suspects were identified as 26-year-old Tony “TJ” Wiggins, his girlfriend, 27-year-old Mary Whittemore, and his brother, 21-year-old Robert Wiggins.
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Judd said TJ alone has a criminal history of 230 felony charges, and has regularly been arrested from the time he was 12 years old.
"I didn't stutter. He has 230 charges in his arrest history. Fifteen convictions and two times to state prison at only 26," Judd said. "He's a ****, he's a criminal. He's pure evil in the flesh. He's wild and he's out of control."
Before the triple murder, Robert had one misdemeanor arrest and Mary had no prior criminal arrests.
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A plastic Dollar General bag was found in one of the victim's trucks, along with a receipt dated from that night, which led detectives to the store. There, Judd said, detectives spoke to the clerk, who said the suspects were in the store, and heard Damion say he was going fishing. According to the clerk, they knew Keven would be there.
The sheriff said TJ directed his brother, who was driving that night, to head to the lake.
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Robert stayed in the truck while TJ exited and confronted Keven, Judd explained. TJ punched Keven, and accused him of stealing his truck and selling the engine. However, at this point in the investigation, Judd said detectives have yet to confirm whether the accusation is true.
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The sheriff's office says it is collecting donations on behalf of the families of the victims. To donate, they say, you can go to www.polksheriff.org/donate, choose “other” and type in “Frostproof Homicide Victims' families.”
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2 brothers, woman arrested following ‘massacre’ of fishing friends in Frostproof | WFLA
July 22, 2020
FROSTPROOF, Fla. - A 26-year-old man with 230 felony charges to his name is behind bars and accused of brutally murdering three fishing friends in Frostproof, the sheriff announced Wednesday. Two other suspects were arrested, and officials said it all stemmed from an argument over a truck.
On Wednesday morning, Sheriff Grady Judd announced three people had been arrested in the Friday night murders of 23-year-old Damion Tillman, 30-year-old Keven Springfield, and 27-year-old Brandon Rollins.
The suspects were identified as 26-year-old Tony “TJ” Wiggins, his girlfriend, 27-year-old Mary Whittemore, and his brother, 21-year-old Robert Wiggins.
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Judd said TJ alone has a criminal history of 230 felony charges, and has regularly been arrested from the time he was 12 years old.
"I didn't stutter. He has 230 charges in his arrest history. Fifteen convictions and two times to state prison at only 26," Judd said. "He's a ****, he's a criminal. He's pure evil in the flesh. He's wild and he's out of control."
Before the triple murder, Robert had one misdemeanor arrest and Mary had no prior criminal arrests.
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A plastic Dollar General bag was found in one of the victim's trucks, along with a receipt dated from that night, which led detectives to the store. There, Judd said, detectives spoke to the clerk, who said the suspects were in the store, and heard Damion say he was going fishing. According to the clerk, they knew Keven would be there.
The sheriff said TJ directed his brother, who was driving that night, to head to the lake.
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Robert stayed in the truck while TJ exited and confronted Keven, Judd explained. TJ punched Keven, and accused him of stealing his truck and selling the engine. However, at this point in the investigation, Judd said detectives have yet to confirm whether the accusation is true.
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The sheriff's office says it is collecting donations on behalf of the families of the victims. To donate, they say, you can go to www.polksheriff.org/donate, choose “other” and type in “Frostproof Homicide Victims' families.”
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2 brothers, woman arrested following ‘massacre’ of fishing friends in Frostproof | WFLA
Dollar General Store video. Polk county Sheriff just posted on their Twitter page.
https://twitter.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1286000871566966784?s=19
https://twitter.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1286000871566966784?s=19
https://people.com/crime/suspects-arrest-fla-fishing-trip-murders
Before Damion [Tillman] shows up, he decides to buy a Mountain Dew," says Judd. "He goes into the store and as he is standing in line to leave, TJ walks up behind him. Behind him is his brother Robert, and Mary is also in the store. TJ and Damion are having a conversation and it is not animated at all.”
Judd says Tillman at one point told the store clerk he was going fishing with Springfield at Lake Streety.
“TJ heads out and gets in a car with Robert and Mary and ... tells Robert to follow him,” Judd alleges. “The three suspects [were] in the store with one of the three victims 10 minutes before the shooting.”
According to the sheriff, the suspects then followed the truck to Frostproof, where Tillman met his friends.
Judd says TJ got out of his vehicle and ran up to Tillman, but was actually looking for Springfield, who was sitting with Rollins in a truck.
TJ then allegedly confronted Springfield in the vehicle, punching him and accusing him of selling the engine out of his truck.
“[Springfield] says ‘I don’t know what you are talking about....I don’t know anything about your truck,'” says Judd. “TJ starts shooting into the truck where Keven and Brandon are sitting -- nine or 10 times, point blank. He then spins around and shoots Damion in his truck several more times.”
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Before Damion [Tillman] shows up, he decides to buy a Mountain Dew," says Judd. "He goes into the store and as he is standing in line to leave, TJ walks up behind him. Behind him is his brother Robert, and Mary is also in the store. TJ and Damion are having a conversation and it is not animated at all.”
Judd says Tillman at one point told the store clerk he was going fishing with Springfield at Lake Streety.
“TJ heads out and gets in a car with Robert and Mary and ... tells Robert to follow him,” Judd alleges. “The three suspects [were] in the store with one of the three victims 10 minutes before the shooting.”
According to the sheriff, the suspects then followed the truck to Frostproof, where Tillman met his friends.
Judd says TJ got out of his vehicle and ran up to Tillman, but was actually looking for Springfield, who was sitting with Rollins in a truck.
TJ then allegedly confronted Springfield in the vehicle, punching him and accusing him of selling the engine out of his truck.
“[Springfield] says ‘I don’t know what you are talking about....I don’t know anything about your truck,'” says Judd. “TJ starts shooting into the truck where Keven and Brandon are sitting -- nine or 10 times, point blank. He then spins around and shoots Damion in his truck several more times.”
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Dollar General store video of homicide suspects
In this Dollar General store video, three suspects arrested for a triple homicide in Frostproof can be seen coming and going, just prior to committing the murders on July 17, 2020. One of the suspects - Tony "TJ" Wiggins - can be seen standing in line behind and talking to one of the homicide victims (Damion Tillman). Click here to read the news release: https://tinyurl.com/y2h3u68e
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WFLA Now: New Video in Frostproof Triple Murders
Reporter JB Biuno explains the state attorney provided that the majority of charges against killer TJW were as a juvenile, and he spent 6 of his 8 adult years in prison for 3 convictions.
Three People Arrested In Frostproof Triple Homicide
July 22, 2020
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William “Robert” Wiggins was interviewed again. During that interview, Robert admitted to seeing Damion in the Dollar General store on Friday evening while he stood in line behind Damion with his brother TJ. When they left the store, TJ directed Robert (who was driving) to turn onto a particular road, instead of going home. Two trucks, occupied by the three victims, passed Robert on that road, at which time TJ told Robert to make a U-turn and follow the trucks.
Robert followed the trucks to Lake Streety Road in Frostproof. Robert stayed in the truck with Whittemore, while TJ got out and confronted Keven Springfield, punching him and yelling at him, accusing Keven of stealing his truck. Brandon Rollins and Damion Tillman get out of their truck, and TJ continues to scream at all of them. Robert told detectives he watched as TJ shot all three victims. TJ then asked Robert to help him put Damion into the back of one of the trucks.
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July 22, 2020
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William “Robert” Wiggins was interviewed again. During that interview, Robert admitted to seeing Damion in the Dollar General store on Friday evening while he stood in line behind Damion with his brother TJ. When they left the store, TJ directed Robert (who was driving) to turn onto a particular road, instead of going home. Two trucks, occupied by the three victims, passed Robert on that road, at which time TJ told Robert to make a U-turn and follow the trucks.
Robert followed the trucks to Lake Streety Road in Frostproof. Robert stayed in the truck with Whittemore, while TJ got out and confronted Keven Springfield, punching him and yelling at him, accusing Keven of stealing his truck. Brandon Rollins and Damion Tillman get out of their truck, and TJ continues to scream at all of them. Robert told detectives he watched as TJ shot all three victims. TJ then asked Robert to help him put Damion into the back of one of the trucks.
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Two men and a woman charged in Florida 'truck-deal massacre' - TopSpot 247
July 23, 2020
The three suspects charged over the ‘massacre’ of three best friends appeared in a Florida court, via a video link, for the first time Thursday afternoon.
Tony ‘TJ’ Wiggins, 26, his girlfriend Mary Whittemore, 27, and his brother Robert Wiggins, 21, have each been charged over the deaths of Damion Tillman, 23; Keven Springfield, 30; and Brandon Rollins, 27, in Frostproof on Friday evening.
TJ was charged with three counts of first degree murder and is being held without bond. TJ, who was first arrested aged just 12 and has 230 felonies on his rap sheet, was out on bond at the time of the murders, police said Wednesday. He stood accused of breaking a man’s arm with a crowbar.
Whittemore, charged with three counts of accessory to murder, had her bond set at $45,000. Robert Wiggins is charged with three counts of accessory to murder and tampering with evidence. He had his bond set at $46,000.
Each defendant spoke only to confirm they understood their charges. Robert Wiggins confirmed he works, TJ said he is currently unemployed. They each appeared separately and on video call due to the coronavirus. All three wore a mask, the Wiggins brothers were in an orange jumpsuit, Whittemore a black version.
July 23, 2020
The three suspects charged over the ‘massacre’ of three best friends appeared in a Florida court, via a video link, for the first time Thursday afternoon.
Tony ‘TJ’ Wiggins, 26, his girlfriend Mary Whittemore, 27, and his brother Robert Wiggins, 21, have each been charged over the deaths of Damion Tillman, 23; Keven Springfield, 30; and Brandon Rollins, 27, in Frostproof on Friday evening.
TJ was charged with three counts of first degree murder and is being held without bond. TJ, who was first arrested aged just 12 and has 230 felonies on his rap sheet, was out on bond at the time of the murders, police said Wednesday. He stood accused of breaking a man’s arm with a crowbar.
Whittemore, charged with three counts of accessory to murder, had her bond set at $45,000. Robert Wiggins is charged with three counts of accessory to murder and tampering with evidence. He had his bond set at $46,000.
Each defendant spoke only to confirm they understood their charges. Robert Wiggins confirmed he works, TJ said he is currently unemployed. They each appeared separately and on video call due to the coronavirus. All three wore a mask, the Wiggins brothers were in an orange jumpsuit, Whittemore a black version.
Suspects in Frostproof triple-murder appear in court
FROSTPROOF, Fla. - The first court appearance for three people charged in the deaths of three fishing buddies in Frostproof took place Thursday afternoon.
Tony "TJ" Wiggins, 26, accused of pulling the trigger and murdering the three victims, received a no bond status. The judge gave TJ's girlfriend, 27-year-old Mary Whittemore, a $45 bond -- $15,000 for each accessory to murder charge -- and ordered her to wear a GPS monitor upon release. She also received a subpoena for an investigative interview Friday morning.
FROSTPROOF, Fla. - The first court appearance for three people charged in the deaths of three fishing buddies in Frostproof took place Thursday afternoon.
Tony "TJ" Wiggins, 26, accused of pulling the trigger and murdering the three victims, received a no bond status. The judge gave TJ's girlfriend, 27-year-old Mary Whittemore, a $45 bond -- $15,000 for each accessory to murder charge -- and ordered her to wear a GPS monitor upon release. She also received a subpoena for an investigative interview Friday morning.
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Frostproof triple murder suspects appear in court Thursday | WFLA
July 23, 2020
You can watch the first appearance for all three suspects in the video player
linked above (parts 1 and 2).
Public Defender waived the reading of charges for each of the defendants.
MW is appearing at Sheriff's Office Friday 10 AM under subpoena for questioning. During the hearing, MW did not receive a private attorney that takes court appointments as previously requested. This decision was made when Judge went off camera to consult with another Judge. MW will be represented by the public defender's office (unless they file a motion to withdraw).
July 23, 2020
You can watch the first appearance for all three suspects in the video player
linked above (parts 1 and 2).
Public Defender waived the reading of charges for each of the defendants.
MW is appearing at Sheriff's Office Friday 10 AM under subpoena for questioning. During the hearing, MW did not receive a private attorney that takes court appointments as previously requested. This decision was made when Judge went off camera to consult with another Judge. MW will be represented by the public defender's office (unless they file a motion to withdraw).
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July 23, 2020
Posted: Jul 23, 2020 / 07:29 AM EDT / Updated: Jul 23, 2020 / 07:29 AM EDT
“massacre” of three close friends in Frostproof Friday night.
Tony “TJ” Wiggins, 26, the accused killer, according to Sheriff Grady Judd, was charged with three counts of murder.
TJ’s girlfriend, Mary Whittemore, 27, and brother, Robert Wiggins, 21, were arrested and charged with being accessories to the murders.
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All three suspects are due in court Thursday at 1 p.m.
Posted: Jul 23, 2020 / 07:29 AM EDT / Updated: Jul 23, 2020 / 07:29 AM EDT
“massacre” of three close friends in Frostproof Friday night.
Tony “TJ” Wiggins, 26, the accused killer, according to Sheriff Grady Judd, was charged with three counts of murder.
TJ’s girlfriend, Mary Whittemore, 27, and brother, Robert Wiggins, 21, were arrested and charged with being accessories to the murders.
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All three suspects are due in court Thursday at 1 p.m.
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The LATEST on Frostproof triple murder... TJ Wiggins: no bond. His brother: $46,000 bond. His girlfriend: $45,000 bond.
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The LATEST on Frostproof triple murder... TJ Wiggins: no bond. His brother: $46,000 bond. His girlfriend: $45,000 bond.
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WFLA Now: New Video in Frostproof Triple Murders
Reporter JB Biuno explains the state attorney provided that the majority of charges against killer TJW were as a juvenile, and he spent 6 of his 8 adult years in prison for 3 convictions.
Reporter JB Biuno explains the state attorney provided that the majority of charges against killer TJW were as a juvenile, and he spent 6 of his 8 adult years in prison for 3 convictions.