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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Mike Bedigan

Man who raised thousands after husband’s death is now accused of his murder

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A Florida man who fundraised over $2,000 following the death of his husband has now been charged with his murder and evidence tampering after allegedly “staging a fake crime scene”.

Herbert Swilley, 55, was taken into police custody on Friday, months after his husband Timothy Smith was found dead at their apartment in Ocala in March – following a wellness check.

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