FL – David, 88, & Mina Swan, 80, Double Murder, Clearwater, 29 SEP 2018

[SeesSeas]

Pinellas County, FL - civil court cases - SMALL CLAIMS, including 2 APPEALS
DAVID S SWAN is the Plaintiff in every case.
Perhaps an angry defendant?

https://ccmspa.pinellascounty.org/PublicAccess/default.aspx
Case Number Style/Defendant Info Filed/Location/Judicial Officer Type
15-000010-AP
DAVID S SWAN, JR Vs. MAL [redacted]
02/04/2015
APPEAL

14-007031-SC
DAVID S SWAN, JR Vs. MAL [redacted]
09/08/2014
SMALL CLAIMS 2 - $100 - $500

11-001766-SC
DAVID S SWAN Jr vs. DB [redacted]
04/05/2011
SMALL CLAIMS

06-007150-SC
DAVID S SWAN Jr vs. HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
08/30/2006
SMALL CLAIMS

04-000094-AP
DAVID S SWAN Jr vs. FIRST AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION TITLE INSURANCE CO, et al
12/23/2004
APPEAL

01-000209-SC
DAVID S SWAN Jr vs. DJB [redacted]
01/10/2001
SMALL CLAIMS

99-008455-CI
DAVID S SWAN vs. RASMUSSEN AND FOGARTY PA GLENN
12/20/1999
APPEAL

99-004834-SC
DAVID S SWAN Jr, et al vs. GLENN RASMUSSEN AND FOGARTY P A
08/25/1999
SMALL CLAIMS

92-005379-SC
DAVID S SWAN vs. MB [redacted]
08/20/1992
SMALL CLAIMS

91-008933-SC
DAVID S JR PA SWAN vs. KEN MARKS FORD INC
12/18/1991
SMALL CLAIMS

87-002808-SC
DAVID S SWAN Jr vs. TOYOTA OF CLEARWATER INC
03/19/1987
SMALL CLAIMS

 

[SeesSeas]

EXCLUSIVE: Family of Murdered Clearwater Couple Still Grieving
EXCLUSIVE: In New Interviews, Family of Murdered Clearwater Couple Share Ongoing Grief
PUBLISHED 3:56 PM EDT Jun. 21, 2019
CLEARWATER, Fla. — While the search for suspects in the murders of David and Mina Swan in September, 2018 continues, the couple's adult children each still struggle with feelings of horror and denial in the aftermath of the crime.

It’s an unsolved double murder that left a Clearwater neighborhood stunned: a beloved elderly couple shot and killed inside their home.
[...]

 

[rootbeer]

Detectives are now urging anyone who ever came into contact with the Swans to come forward and speak with Clearwater Police. The number to call is (727) 562-4141.

The reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case is now up to $50,000.

EXCLUSIVE: Family of Murdered Clearwater Couple Still Grieving

I hope they solve this soon, so sad to live such a full and busy life even at their age and to have it snuffed out.

 

[SeesSeas]

EXCLUSIVE: Family of Murdered Clearwater Couple Still Grieving
EXCLUSIVE: In New Interviews, Family of Murdered Clearwater Couple Share Ongoing Grief
PUBLISHED 3:56 PM EDT Jun. 21, 2019
CLEARWATER, Fla. — While the search for suspects in the murders of David and Mina Swan in September, 2018 continues, the couple's adult children each still struggle with feelings of horror and denial in the aftermath of the crime.

It’s an unsolved double murder that left a Clearwater neighborhood stunned: a beloved elderly couple shot and killed inside their home.
[...]

Posting link again - EXCLUSIVE: Family of Murdered Clearwater Couple Still Grieving
PUBLISHED 3:56 PM EDT Jun. 21, 2019
3 minute video has some interesting comments not quoted in news article:
David’s “daughter flew in from out of state." “Traveled all the way from Chicago just for this interview.”
“He would pay out of his own pocket so he would lose money so that other people didn’t.”


Peculiar? . . . Daughters were apparently interviewed by BayNEWS9 at separate locations in Pinellas County. David's daughter appears to be in hotel; Mina's daughter in a house.

https://ccmspa.pinellascounty.org/PublicAccess/default.aspx
David's estate administration has an entry on 02/21/2019 - DECLARATION THAT PROCEEDING IS ADVERSE

 

[realanastasia]

Posting link again - EXCLUSIVE: Family of Murdered Clearwater Couple Still Grieving
PUBLISHED 3:56 PM EDT Jun. 21, 2019
3 minute video has some interesting comments not quoted in news article:
David’s “daughter flew in from out of state." “Traveled all the way from Chicago just for this interview.”
“He would pay out of his own pocket so he would lose money so that other people didn’t.”


Peculiar? . . . Daughters were apparently interviewed by BayNEWS9 at separate locations in Pinellas County. David's daughter appears to be in hotel; Mina's daughter in a house.

https://ccmspa.pinellascounty.org/PublicAccess/default.aspx
David's estate administration has an entry on 02/21/2019 - DECLARATION THAT PROCEEDING IS ADVERSE

IANAL but the repeated "orders" for "production of assets" by the estate strikes me as a sign of a potential problem (I am guessing that "SS", the petitioner, is David's son?)...

And here's a link to Mina's estate administration: ...https://ccmspa.pinellascounty.org/PublicAccess/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=18196513

I think that you've picked up on something interesting in that interview above, SeesSeas...maybe the relationship between the step-siblings is a bit rocky?

 

[SeesSeas]

Residential installation of new "Entry Door" was completed (passed inspection) one week before murders - on 9/20/2018:
Pinellas County Property Appraiser
1033 FLUSHING AVE
CLEARWATER
Permit Number Description Issue Date Estimated Value
BCP2018-080062 RESIDENTIAL ADD 03 Aug 2018 $3,603

Accela Citizen Access
Details
Record
BCP2018-080062
Building - Construction Permit

Status
Pass
9/20/2018 1:39 PM
Desired Date: TBD

https://officialrecords.mypinellasclerk.org/search/SearchTypeName
https://officialrecords.mypinellasclerk.org/Details/

 

[Tripod]

Residential installation of new "Entry Door" was completed (passed inspection) one week before murders - on 9/20/2018:
Pinellas County Property Appraiser
1033 FLUSHING AVE
CLEARWATER
Permit Number Description Issue Date Estimated Value
BCP2018-080062 RESIDENTIAL ADD 03 Aug 2018 $3,603

Accela Citizen Access
Details
Record
BCP2018-080062
Building - Construction Permit

Status
Pass
9/20/2018 1:39 PM
Desired Date: TBD

https://officialrecords.mypinellasclerk.org/search/SearchTypeName
https://officialrecords.mypinellasclerk.org/Details/
View attachment 190220

That's interesting to me. I can't believe a building permit was required to replace an entry door?? And quite an expensive one at that.

 

[SeesSeas]

That's interesting to me. I can't believe a building permit was required to replace an entry door?? And quite an expensive one at that.

When I initially found the permit, I figured perhaps it was the garage door - because of the $3,000 cost!
Permit is required in City of Clearwater for exterior doors. Many don't agree and some don't get a permit. IMO
Here is a photo of what I would consider an 'entry door' at the residence:
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1033-Flushing-Ave-Clearwater-FL-33764/47118609_zpid/

 

[watcher9]

When I initially found the permit, I figured perhaps it was the garage door - because of the $3,000 cost!
Permit is required in City of Clearwater for exterior doors. Many don't agree and some don't get a permit. IMO
Here is a photo of what I would consider an 'entry door' at the residence:
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1033-Flushing-Ave-Clearwater-FL-33764/47118609_zpid/

I wonder if the contractor had extra keys made.

 

[Tripod]

When I initially found the permit, I figured perhaps it was the garage door - because of the $3,000 cost!
Permit is required in City of Clearwater for exterior doors. Many don't agree and some don't get a permit. IMO
Here is a photo of what I would consider an 'entry door' at the residence:
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1033-Flushing-Ave-Clearwater-FL-33764/47118609_zpid/

Thanks for that info. I'd never heard of such a thing- permits for exterior entry doors. I could possibly see it as a HOA requirement, or approval if a home is in a historical district- something like that.
I imagine LE has thoroughly checked that out, looking for any possible connections to the Swans' murder, but it's a nugget.

 

[Catmommy]

Does anyone know the value of their property and what's become of it?

 

[SeesSeas]

Does anyone know the value of their property and what's become of it?

This is a realtor listing I found today:
1033 Flushing Ave, CLEARWATER, FL 33764 - 4 beds/2 baths
1033 Flushing Ave CLEARWATER, FL 33764

Sale Pending
The seller has accepted an offer, and the property is now pending or under contract.

$329,900 Listed at Price
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,872 Sq. Ft. $176 / Sq. Ft.
Redfin Estimate: $327,533
On Redfin: 24 days

Another listing also shows 'pending sale':
1033 Flushing Ave, Clearwater, FL 33764 - realtor.com®

 

[watcher9]

This is a realtor listing I found today:
1033 Flushing Ave, CLEARWATER, FL 33764 - 4 beds/2 baths
1033 Flushing Ave CLEARWATER, FL 33764

Sale Pending
The seller has accepted an offer, and the property is now pending or under contract.

$329,900 Listed at Price
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,872 Sq. Ft. $176 / Sq. Ft.
Redfin Estimate: $327,533
On Redfin: 24 days

Another listing also shows 'pending sale':
1033 Flushing Ave, Clearwater, FL 33764 - realtor.com®

New garage door was installed back in 2017. From your first realtor link -

Immaculate 2+ car garage with Dade-County rated door installed in 2017.

 

[SeesSeas]

New garage door was installed back in 2017. From your first realtor link -

Immaculate 2+ car garage with Dade-County rated door installed in 2017.

Maybe there wasn't a permit for a 2-car garage-door. Per City of Clearwater online records for permits, there isn't a permit for a garage door. Records are reflected back to 1998. Here are the most recent permits issued, 2011-2018:
Accela Citizen Access
Date Record Number Record Type Module Description Project Name Address Status

07/31/2018 BCP2018-080062
Building - Construction Permit
Building
Windows, Doors and Garage Doors
Swan
1033 FLUSHING AVE, CLEARWATER, FL 33764
Completed
Project Name
Swan
Online Permit - 1 sz/sz impact door to be replaced. FPA#15210.4

12/06/2017 BCP2017-12143
Building - Over the Counter Permit
Building
A/C Change Out
SWAN
1033 FLUSHING AVE, CLEARWATER, FL 33764
Completed
Project Name
SWAN
Online Permit - A/C Change Out - Equal changeout. Install (1) Trane 4TWX6036 / TEM6A0C36 3-ton system. 16.00 SEER w/ 5 kW heater. (Air Handler,Condenser)

06/30/2015 BCP2015-06797
Building - Construction Permit
Building
Replacement
SWAN
1033 FLUSHING AVE, CLEARWATER, FL 33764
Completed
Project Name
SWAN
REPLACE 18 WINDOWS WITH IMPACT GLASS WINDOWS FL# 239.2, FL# 261.1

08/21/2013 BCP2013-08415
Building - Construction Permit
Building
Replacement
SWAN, DAVID
1033 FLUSHING AVE, CLEARWATER, FL 33764
Completed
Project Name
SWAN, DAVID
NEW VINYAL SOFFIT AND FACIA AND REPLACE BAD WOOD ON SOFFIT AND FACIA FL 15847.11

11/14/2011 BCP2011-11206
Building - Construction Permit
Building
Fence
SWAN, MINA
1033 FLUSHING AVE, CLEARWATER, FL 33764
Completed

 

[Tripod]

Bump for justice for the Swans, and hoping for resolution for the family members. I pray this case hasn't been tearing them apart.

 

[SeesSeas]

3 court cases:
https://ccmspa.pinellascounty.org/PublicAccess/default.aspx

18-010737-ES
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DAVID S SWAN, JR
11/21/2018
FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

19-002994-ES
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MINA A. SWAN
04/03/2019
FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

19-005206-CI
NOEL DEVINE Vs. STEVEN C SWAN
07/30/2019
CONTRACTS AND INDEBTEDNESS - CIRCUIT

Case No. 19-005206-CI
Case Type: CONTRACTS AND INDEBTEDNESS - CIRCUIT
Date Filed: 07/30/2019

07/30/2019 COMPLAINT Doc # 3
07/30/2019 EXHIBIT Doc # 4
A - PROBATE STATEMENT OF CLAIM
07/30/2019 EXHIBIT Doc # 5
B - PROBATE FILING OBJECTION TO CLAIM
07/30/2019 EXHIBIT Doc # 6
C - PERSONAL LETTER TO MINA SWAN FROM DAVID S SWAN JR DATED DEC 23 2006

 

[realanastasia]

3 court cases:
https://ccmspa.pinellascounty.org/PublicAccess/default.aspx

18-010737-ES
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DAVID S SWAN, JR
11/21/2018
FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

19-002994-ES
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MINA A. SWAN
04/03/2019
FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

19-005206-CI
NOEL DEVINE Vs. STEVEN C SWAN
07/30/2019
CONTRACTS AND INDEBTEDNESS - CIRCUIT

Case No. 19-005206-CI
Case Type: CONTRACTS AND INDEBTEDNESS - CIRCUIT
Date Filed: 07/30/2019

07/30/2019 COMPLAINT Doc # 3
07/30/2019 EXHIBIT Doc # 4
A - PROBATE STATEMENT OF CLAIM
07/30/2019 EXHIBIT Doc # 5
B - PROBATE FILING OBJECTION TO CLAIM
07/30/2019 EXHIBIT Doc # 6
C - PERSONAL LETTER TO MINA SWAN FROM DAVID S SWAN JR DATED DEC 23 2006
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View attachment 198427

Looking at the last image, I am flummoxed: what possible reasons could DS have had to encourage MS to let their homeowners' insurance policy lapse?

if this fund started in 2006, and DS followed his intended payment schedule, the account would have contained about $38,500 ($3500 per year for 11 years) at the time of their deaths, (that’s assuming they never drew on it). Maybe DS’s son is attempting to claim it as part of DS’s estate? Interested to hear what others think the relevance of this particular document is...

MOO/IMO

 

[SeesSeas]

Looking at the last image, I am flummoxed: what possible reasons could DS have had to encourage MS to let their homeowners' insurance policy lapse?

if this fund started in 2006, and DS followed his intended payment schedule, the account would have contained about $38,500 ($3500 per year for 11 years) at the time of their deaths, (that’s assuming they never drew on it). Maybe DS’s son is attempting to claim it as part of DS’s estate? Interested to hear what others think the relevance of this particular document is...

MOO/IMO

MS's daughter is including $42,000 in the PROBATE STATEMENT OF CLAIM in a civil case against DS's estate. It is listed in EXHIBIT A as "Promissory Note for Insurance ($3,500 annually) $42,000.00".
$3,500 x 12 years (2007-2018) = $42,000
Some people don't agree with purchasing homeowners insurance, especially elderly who travel frequently. The rationale is this. . . if the home is demolished by hurricane, fire, etc., the decision to rebuild will NOT be a replacement of the current house. The choice would be to downsize significantly or to possibly sell the land and move elsewhere. In our area of Florida, many who travel choose to purchase an RV and live in an RV travel park.
I have minimal insurance coverage on my house. If the next hurricane destroys my house, I would like a 'tiny house'.

https://ccmspa.pinellascounty.org/PublicAccess/default.aspx
07/30/2019 EXHIBIT Doc # 4
A - PROBATE STATEMENT OF CLAIM


07/30/2019 COMPLAINT Doc # 3

 

[Tripod]

MS's daughter is including $42,000 in the PROBATE STATEMENT OF CLAIM in a civil case against DS's estate. It is listed in EXHIBIT A as "Promissory Note for Insurance ($3,500 annually) $42,000.00".
$3,500 x 12 years (2007-2018) = $42,000
Some people don't agree with purchasing homeowners insurance, especially elderly who travel frequently. The rationale is this. . . if the home is demolished by hurricane, fire, etc., the decision to rebuild will NOT be a replacement of the current house. The choice would be to downsize significantly or to possibly sell the land and move elsewhere. In our area of Florida, many who travel choose to purchase an RV and live in an RV travel park.
I have minimal insurance coverage on my house. If the next hurricane destroys my house, I would like a 'tiny house'.

https://ccmspa.pinellascounty.org/PublicAccess/default.aspx
07/30/2019 EXHIBIT Doc # 4
A - PROBATE STATEMENT OF CLAIM
View attachment 198530

07/30/2019 COMPLAINT Doc # 3
View attachment 198531

That's very interesting info to me, so thanks for that! Just reading DS letter to MS was very puzzling to me, but perhaps now it makes a little more sense- especially if they were a couple who dotted the i's and crossed the t's re: their finances. It seems they were both very astute.

 

[SeesSeas]

That's very interesting info to me, so thanks for that! Just reading DS letter to MS was very puzzling to me, but perhaps now it makes a little more sense- especially if they were a couple who dotted the i's and crossed the t's re: their finances. It seems they were both very astute.

The wording of the DEC 2006 letter from DS to MS leads me to believe that MS was reluctant to cancel the homeowners insurance. I think it was 'against the grain' of her lifestyle. DS was a CPA with decades of financial experience, likely savvy at risk vs benefit decisions. $3,500 was probably the amount of the annual insurance premium. It seems that the letter to MS was his way of reassuring her that a decision to forgo maintaining the insurance would not impact her adversely; that she could 'save' the $3,500 that he promised to pay her each year, and that he would also cover any potential losses beyond the amount saved.

What is puzzling to me is that the $ half-million $ lawsuit alleges that DS "failed to make payments as agreed in the Note" and "such failure was a breach of agreement".

In addition, the lawsuit alleges that DS transferred jointly held funds "into an account or to multiple accounts in which neither Mina nor her Estate had/has any interest; and that DS "executed such transfers without the knowledge or consent of Mina."