Crime at 600 BLOCK OF BROADWAY AVE N on 04/18/2025 8:06 PM
Type: Other
Date: 04/18/2025 8:06 PM
Description: Officer Down. U/D: PD rptg suspect is deceased at hospital, both officers are in good condition
Address: 600 BLOCK OF BROADWAY AVE N, Bartow, FL
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Name
Mary VavrekAge
80Cause of Death
PoisonInfo
On november 12, 1992, 80-year-old mary vavrek was transported to winter haven hospital and died a short time later. The cause of death was listed as natural. The next day, the victim’s husband, 86-year-old andy vavrek, was transported to winter haven hospital in serious condition. On november 16, 1992, blood work revealed that mary had died from ingesting anti-freeze and her husband had also ingested anti-freeze. A bottle of sherry with anti-freeze was found in the liquor cabinet in the residence. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.Agency
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