ICYMI: Florida Dad’s MURDER SPREE Ends in Walmart—Kidnapped Daughter RESCUED!
A Florida man faces murder charges after a violent spree left three dead and his daughter kidnapped, ending in a Walmart arrest. 🌐 #News #TamaracFL #Florida #Crime
TAMARAC, FL – A chilling sequence of events unfolded in Tamarac, Florida, when a man gunned down his estranged wife, her father, and a neighbor’s relative before fleeing with his 4-year-old daughter. Authorities tracked the suspect to a Walmart Supercenter, where he was arrested, and the child was found safe. The tragic case has gripped Broward County, revealing a tangled web of domestic strife and violence.
Triple Murder Rocks Quiet Neighborhood
Early on February 16, gunfire shattered the calm of a Tamarac residential street. By 6 a.m., residents alerted police to the sound of shots ringing out from a home.
Officers arrived to find David Pozner, 64, lifeless on the back porch, a bullet wound marking his final moments. The investigation quickly escalated as detectives realized this was no isolated incident.
Next door, the grim scene continued. The estranged wife of the suspect, Mary Catherine Gingles, 34, and Andrew Ferrin, 36—a nephew of a nearby resident—were both found dead, struck by bullets. Evidence showed Mary had fled her home, leaving a trail of footprints as she sought help in vain.
Amber Alert and a Kidnapping Twist
As the body count rose, police uncovered a missing piece: Mary’s 4-year-old daughter was gone.
The child, caught in the chaos of her parents’ crumbling marriage, prompted an urgent Amber Alert.
Court records painted a troubling backdrop—Mary had filed for divorce a year earlier and secured two protective orders against her husband, Nathan Gingles, 43, citing a history of domestic abuse.
The murderous madman, Nathan, had vanished with the girl, sparking a manhunt across Broward County. Detectives worked tirelessly, piecing together clues from the crime scenes to locate the suspect and ensure the child’s safety.
Walmart Showdown Ends the Hunt
The breakthrough came when police spotted Nathan’s silver BMW X3, bearing Texas plates, outside a Walmart Supercenter in North Lauderdale. Inside, the fugitive father shopped with his unharmed daughter by his side.
Authorities swooped in, arresting the 43-year-old on the spot. The Amber Alert was canceled, and the child was placed in protective custody.
Nathan now sits in Broward County Main Jail, held without bond.
He faces a slew of charges: three counts of premeditated murder with a firearm, violating a domestic violence order, and interfering with custody of a minor. The community reels as the full weight of the tragedy sinks in—three lives lost, a child’s future altered, and a suspect behind bars.
Honoring the Victims
In the aftermath of this heartbreaking tragedy, we honor Mary Catherine Gingles, David Pozner, and Andrew Ferrin—precious lives stolen by violence—and hold their grieving families close in thought. The 4-year-old daughter, torn from her mother and thrust into chaos, bears wounds no child should endure.
Yet, as Psalm 34:18 promises, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” May God’s love surround them all, bringing solace to the lost and strength to the little one left behind, that healing might one day dawn.
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