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A 36-year-old man attempted to rob a Bank of America near the Bell Tower Shops in Lee County, holding two hostages at knifepoint. After failed negotiations, a SWAT sniper shot and killed the suspect to protect the hostages. Witnesses described the chaotic scene, with the FBI confirming the situation's resolution and ongoing investigation by the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
A thrift store in Fort Myers, Florida, unknowingly sold a real human skull in its Halloween section, which was discovered by an anthropologist shopper. Detectives confirmed it was human and sent it for further examination. The skull was found in a storage unit that had been purchased years ago, and the case does not appear to be suspicious.
A thrift store in Fort Myers, Florida, unknowingly sold a real human skull in its Halloween section. The skull was recognized as human by a shopper who happened to be an anthropologist, prompting detectives to investigate. The skull was sent to the medical examiner's office, and the store owner claimed it was found in a storage unit purchased years ago. The case is not considered suspicious.
A shopper, who happened to be an anthropologist, discovered a human skull in the Halloween section of a thrift store in North Fort Myers. The skull was found in a storage unit that was purchased years prior. The Lee County Sheriff's Office is conducting further testing on the skull, but they do not suspect any foul play.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is searching for five teenage boys who set off fireworks inside a Walmart on Ledo Road before fleeing to a nearby restaurant. Some of the fireworks went airborne in the store, prompting an evacuation. Walmart workers are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the suspects, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the authorities. The store has since reopened.
A male massage therapist, Jeffrey Scott Kaplan, was found guilty of sexual battery after inappropriately touching a client during a session in Fort Myers. The victim demanded Kaplan stop and fled, leading to his arrest and a subsequent guilty verdict confirmed by a jury after a two-day trial in Lee County. Kaplan is set to be sentenced on June 5, 2023.