Florida Woman Allegedly Kills 2 Ex-Husbands in 1 Day
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A Florida woman has been taken into custody following allegations that she fatally shot her two former husbands on Wednesday.

Deputies from Manatee County apprehended Susan Avalon after responding to an incident at a residence in Bradenton. Upon arrival, they discovered a 54-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. Although he was transported to a hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. Before passing away, the victim reportedly informed investigators that someone had knocked on his door and shot him upon his response—suggesting the assailant might have been his ex-wife.

The victim’s 15-year-old daughter, who is also Avalon’s biological child, was present at the home during the incident. While she did not witness the shooting, she heard the gunshots and noticed a silver Honda Odyssey leaving the scene.

Investigators uncovered that the shooter had stolen food from a Panera Bread restaurant and brought it to the Bradenton home, opening fire as soon as the door was answered.

“This act couldn’t be more audacious,” commented Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells. “In a bustling neighborhood at 3 o’clock on a Wednesday afternoon, with children returning from school and plenty of activities, she seemed completely unfazed.”

Wells said that Avalon and the victim had been divorced for 11 years and she owed him several thousand dollars in child support. She also drives a silver Honda Odyssey. Wells said deputies went to the Panera Bread nearby and saw Avalon take food and leave.

Investigators got her license tag and tracked her traveling over the Sunshine Skyway and into Citrus County. When they arrived at her home, Wells said, they saw her come out with bleach and rags and begin to wipe down her van. They approached and told her they were there to speak to her about her ex-husband — and she asked “which one?”

“We only know of one,” Wells said. “She starts to make comments that he’s a child abuser. He’s a molester. Just talking about all these problems she’s had with this ex-husband. She thinks we’re there from Hillsborough County. She thinks my detectives are Hillsborough County detectives. Detectives are trying to figure out exactly what she’s talking about.”

Wells said they contacted the Tampa Police Department and sent them to the other ex-husband’s home. He didn’t answer the door, but deputies there entered when they found damage to the rear door. They found the man, who Avalon married after the Manatee County victim, shot to death inside.

“She’s got beef with both these ex-husbands,” Wells said. ”  … We don’t know why yesterday was the day she decided to take this action.”

Wells said investigators believe Avalon killed the man in Tampa first and then went to Panera, took the food, and went to the other man’s home.

Manatee County officials have charged her with murder, and Wells said she will also face charges in Tampa.

“We believe she knew what she was doing,” Wells said. “It was planned.”

Wells said Avalon was not speaking with detectives. Tampa Police have not yet announced charges against Avalon.

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