Polk deputies say a man murdered his mother in Eagle Lake, then fled in her car and caused multiple crashes.
WHO:54-year-old nurse Margaret Dufour; her son (suspect) in custody; Polk County Sheriff’s Office
WHAT:Deputies say the suspect violently murdered his mother, then fled in her car and was involved in multiple hit-and-run crashes.
WHEN:Aug 5, 2026 at 7:34 AM ET
WHERE:Eagle Lake, Florida (Polk County)
WHY:The suspect is accused of killing his mother; deputies say the medical examiner found blunt force trauma and strangulation, and the case involves alleged Tylenol overdose and subsequent crashes.
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