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The Boat

2025/3/4
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Two fishermen, Harry Billy Scott and John Stanley Smith, were brutally murdered at Don Pedro Island State Park. Their deaths, marked by gunshots and beatings, remain a mystery, leaving law enforcement and the community searching for answers.
  • The crime occurred on October 9, 1990, at Don Pedro Island State Park, Florida.
  • Harry was shot multiple times and beaten, indicating possible overkill.
  • Stanley was shot once and is believed to have been killed because he was a witness.
  • The murder scene was complicated due to the open water location.
  • Investigators believe at least two different guns were used.

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When two well-known fishermen are gunned down in a secluded state park in Florida, authorities are stumped for clues, but then a theory emerges that leads them to yet another victim of foul play in the same tight-knit fishing community.

  • If you have information that can help solve this case, please contact the Cold Case Unit at 941-575-5361) or after hours call 941-639-2101). You can email the Unit at [email protected]). You can also contact SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS). All callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000. Tips may also be made online at www.southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com) or on the P3 Tips mobile app.

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