FL FL - Lawrence Higgins, Murdered In His Garage, Odessa, Oct 2008

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Florida Cold Case 2008: Lawrence P. Higgins Found Murdered In His Garage

On October 10, 2008, at 9:50 am, the victim, Lawrence P. Higgins, 61, was found deceased in the garage of his residence located at 11523 Trotting Down Dr., Odessa.

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On October 10, 2008, at 9:50 am, the victim, Lawrence P. Higgins, 61, was found deceased in the garage of his residence located at 11523 Trotting Down Dr., Odessa.

Higgins died as a result of upper body trauma; therefore his death was ruled as a homicide, according to investigators.


A business associate of Higgins went to check on him after not hearing from him for several days. Robbery does not appear to be a motive in the murder, according to authorities.

Lawrence Higgins was an avid thoroughbred racehorse owner and left behind three daughters from his first marriage and an adopted son from his second marriage.

A former insurance law practitioner in D.C., Higgins was the CEO of Delaware-based Icarus Aircraft, which provides blimps and flying crews to corporate customers. He was also a racehorse owner and executive vice president of the Tampa Bay Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association.

This case has remained unsolved.

 

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NO ROBBERY IN LAWYER'S DEATH

There's no sign of forced entry at the home where the man was found slain Friday, officials say.

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Lawrence Paul Higgins, Lawyer and Horseman, Found Murdered in Florida

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LAWYER, HORSE RACING AFICIONADO SLAIN IN GATED COMMUNITY

The victim, who spent years in Washington, D.C., died of upper torso trauma, officials say.

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Daughter of Murdered Lawyer Seeks Public Help to ID Suspect

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HORSE RACER'S KILLING IS A PUZZLE

Detectives talked with 200 people in 14 states in the last year.

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A business associate of Higgins went to check on him after not hearing from him for several days. Robbery does not appear to be a motive in the murder, according to authorities.

Lawrence Higgins was an avid thoroughbred racehorse owner and left behind three daughters from his first marriage and an adopted son from his second marriage.

A former insurance law practitioner in D.C., Higgins was the CEO of Delaware-based Icarus Aircraft, which provides blimps and flying crews to corporate customers. He was also a racehorse owner and executive vice president of the Tampa Bay Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association.

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $3,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect.

Florida Cold Case 2008: Lawrence P. Higgins Found Murdered In His Garage

On October 10, 2008, at 9:50 am, the victim, Lawrence P. Higgins, 61, was found deceased in his garage at 11523 Trotting Down Dr., Odessa...

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Lawrence P. Higgins Owner profile​

 

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A business associate of Higgins went to check on him after not hearing from him for several days. Robbery does not appear to be a motive in the murder, according to authorities.

Lawrence Higgins was an avid thoroughbred racehorse owner and left behind three daughters from his first marriage and an adopted son from his second marriage.

A former insurance law practitioner in D.C., Higgins was the CEO of Delaware-based Icarus Aircraft, which provides blimps and flying crews to corporate customers. He was also a racehorse owner and executive vice president of the Tampa Bay Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association.

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $3,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect.

Florida Cold Case 2008: Lawrence P. Higgins Found Murdered In His Garage

On October 10, 2008, at 9:50 am, the victim, Lawrence P. Higgins, 61, was found deceased in his garage at 11523 Trotting Down Dr., Odessa...

www.tampafp.com

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After all the horse doping scandals in the past few years, I wonder if he knew too much. 7 horses died during Derby week, this year. Racehorses disappear or suddenly die in insurance fraud schemes, routinely. Somebody he knew has blood on his or her hands.

 

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On October 10, 2008, at 9:50 am, the victim, Lawrence P. Higgins, 61, was found deceased in the garage of his residence located at 11523 Trotting Down Dr., Odessa.

Higgins died as a result of upper body trauma; therefore his death was ruled as a homicide, according to investigators.


A business associate of Higgins went to check on him after not hearing from him for several days. Robbery does not appear to be a motive in the murder, according to authorities.

Lawrence Higgins was an avid thoroughbred racehorse owner and left behind three daughters from his first marriage and an adopted son from his second marriage.

A former insurance law practitioner in D.C., Higgins was the CEO of Delaware-based Icarus Aircraft, which provides blimps and flying crews to corporate customers. He was also a racehorse owner and executive vice president of the Tampa Bay Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association.

This case has remained unsolved.

 

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HORSE RACER'S KILLING IS A PUZZLE

Detectives talked with 200 people in 14 states in the last year.

www.tampabay.com

 

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I noticed it says he died of upper body trauma. Do you think this precludes a firearm as the murder weapon? MOO

 

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I noticed it says he died of upper body trauma. Do you think this precludes a firearm as the murder weapon? MOO

Hard to say, the information I have found seems deliberately vague. I wonder if they have a likely suspect, maybe even a motive, but have been unable to make a solid case. I wish they would release more background on Mr. Higgins, and more evidence. MOO. There are a lot of horsey people in Odessa, many farms and stables associated with Tampa Bay Downs who could know who might have held a grudge. Nothing was mentioned about any robbery, or disgruntled employees. Family members have not added any information as far as I know. It just seems strange there has been so little follow up to this murder.

 

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