Missing Winter Springs Mother’s Body Discovered
- The body of missing 37-year-old mother-of-four Shakeira Rucker was found in a storage unit in Apopka. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is investigating her death as a homicide.
- Rucker’s estranged husband, Cory Hill, is the lead person of interest in the case. He is currently in custody at the Orange County Jail, under charges of attempted murder related to an incident with a former girlfriend.
- Forensics studies professor Dr. David Thomas emphasized the role technology plays in such investigations, stating that tracking devices and online resources can provide invaluable information about a person’s movements.
Shakeira Rucker’s body found
After days of search, the body of Shakeira Rucker (37), a mother of four, was found in a self-storage in Apopka by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office is investigating Rucker’s death as a homicide.
Search for Rucker
Several agencies worked in unison with Winter Springs police to find Rucker, who had been missing for six days. The search included the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Lake County deputies.
Family’s frustration
Rucker’s family expressed frustration with the pace of the search. Investigators have been gathering information to identify the best places to search for clues around Rucker’s disappearance.
Last sighting of Shakeira
Rucker was last seen with her estranged husband, Cory Hill(51), at a restaurant in Davenport area, Polk County. She had gone missing on Saturday, Nov. 11, and her family reported that she was heading home after picking up food.
Estranged husband as person of interest
Police released an image of Rucker and Hill at a restaurant and named Hill as a person of interest. Hill is currently in custody at the Orange County Jail, accused of attempted murder and shooting at a former girlfriend, Angel Milligan. The shooting occurred hours after Rucker was last seen.
Family’s disappointment and forensics expert’s view
Rucker’s family expressed disappointment that Hill hasn’t disclosed anything about Rucker’s disappearance. Forensics expert Dr. David Thomas discussed the role of technology in investigations like Rucker’s, highlighting GPS tracking, cell tower pinging, and Google as important resources.
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