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Florida Man Charged With Murder After Texting Confession
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 08, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: A 53-year-old man was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after deputies said he shot and killed his girlfriend inside their Loxahatchee home. Authorities say he then texted family members admitting to the crime, prompting them to contact law enforcement; deputies found the victim near the front door with multiple gunshot wounds.
WHO: Todd Wegrich, 53; victim, 42-year-old woman (name not released)
WHAT: Charged with first-degree murder after an alleged shooting and a text confession to family
WHEN: Sep 11, 2026
WHERE: Loxahatchee, Florida (Palm Beach County)
WHY: Family members contacted law enforcement after receiving texts in which the suspect allegedly admitted to the shooting and killing.
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