Crime & Justice

Florida Fire Captain’s ‘Accidental’ Shooting Death Unearthed His Secret Life

‘DEAL OF A LIFETIME’

A local jewelry salesman said his old pal was killed in an accidental shooting. But investigators found there was more to the story.

Tarpley Hitt
Tarpley Hitt 

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Palm Beach County Fire Rescue / Palm Beach County Sheriff
Tarpley Hitt

Tarpley Hitt

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