Arrest at PERCH PLACE on 01/13/2026 7:24 AM
Type: Arrest
Date: 01/13/2026 7:24 AM
Description: A 36 Year Old Person Had Warrant Of Violation Of Probation - Attempted Sexual Battery And Violation Of Probation - Attempted Molestation Of A Victim Under 12.
Address: PERCH PLACE, Lakeland, FL
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On january 14, 1978, 28-year-old mary jane tucker and 34-year-old margaret grubbs locke were found deceased in the front yard of their residence in the wahneta area of winter haven. The medical examiner ruled both deaths as homicides with the causes of death being blunt force trauma to the backs of the heads. A bloody bat was located approximately 100 feet from the victims' 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
Polk County Sheriff's Office