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Abraham Shakespeare MISSING MURDERED - Lakeland, Florida (Polk Co.) Since April 2009 Abraham Shakespeare (42) won $31 million dollars in the Florida Lottery in 2006. He took a lump sum payout of approximately $17 million. He remained a frugal person as he had before his lottery windfall, but after numerous failed real estate transactions, loans, and friendships Abraham has suddenly gone missing. He was last seen in the Lakeland area in April 2009. Dorice Emma Donegan Moore (AKA Dee Dee Moore) stated in the media that she bought out Abraham's debts to enable him to move away to escape paying child support arrears for a second child that was born after the lottery windfall. Law Enforcement believes there may be more to this story. There's a $10,000 REWARD for information to locate Abraham Shakespeare. If you know where Abraham Shakespeare may be, contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at (863) 534-6379 or (863) 534-6200 To remain anonymous and be eligible for the cash reward, call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 800-226-TIPS

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2010-01-06

"She [Elizabeth Walker] said her son was generous, paying for funerals, lending money to friends starting businesses and even giving a million dollars to a guy known only as "Big Man."

"The fact that he didn't call his mother on Christmas reinforces the theory that Shakespeare is not just hiding, Judd said."

Sheriff Fears Missing Lottery Winner Killed (read more at link) Posted: 7:49 am EST January 6, 2010 [www.wftv.com], "There are a lot of odd and bizarre circumstances in this case," Sheriff Grady Judd said. "We fear and are preparing for the worst. We're working this case as if it were a homicide." - "Not long after he bought the million-dollar home in early 2007, he was approached by a woman named Dee Dee Moore, said family and officials. Moore -- who could not be reached by The Associated Press -- said she was interested in writing a book about Shakespeare's life. She became something of a financial adviser to Shakespeare, who never graduated high school." - "The sheriff said the last time anyone saw Shakespeare was in April -- but it wasn't until Nov. 9 that he was reported missing, by a police informant." - "The sheriff said that Shakespeare spent the bulk of his lottery winnings. The fact that he didn't call his mother on Christmas reinforces the theory that Shakespeare is not just hiding, Judd said."

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Dee Dee Moore Officially a "Person Of Interest" in Missing Abraham Shakespeare

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2010-01-06

"Detectives said Wednesday in a news release that Moore began using Shakespeare's cell phone in April 2009 to text the man's relatives and friends to have them believe it was Shakespeare attempting to contact them."

Dee Dee Moore listed as a "Person of Interest"

Sheriff names 'person of interest' in missing $30M Fla. lottery winner (read more at link) By TAMARA LUSH | Associated Press | 1 hour, 17 minutes ago in US [01/06/2010] [www.newser.com], "On Wednesday, Judd said investigators have a "person of interest" in the disappearance: a 37-year-old woman who befriended Shakespeare after he won the lottery. Judd said Dorice Donegan "DeeDee" Moore has information about Shakespeare." - "Detectives said Wednesday in a news release that Moore began using Shakespeare's cell phone in April 2009 to text the man's relatives and friends to have them believe it was Shakespeare attempting to contact them. Officials also said Moore is believed to have offered to give away a home worth approximately $200,000 in exchange for making a false report to law enforcement regarding an alleged recent sighting of Shakespeare. Detectives say Moore also paid one of Shakespeare's relatives $5,000 to hand deliver a birthday card containing cash to Shakespeare's mother suggesting that the card was from her son. A telephone number connected to Moore was disconnected Wednesday."

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2010-01-06

"It's time for us to find Abraham Shakespeare either alive or dead,” Judd said. “His mother deserves to know. It's a sad situation.”

"She [Dee Dee Moore] wants him to return and clear up problems his disappearance has caused her"

Sheriff: Investigators Suspect Lottery Winner 'Met an Untimely Death' (read more at link) By Merissa Green, Published: Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 2:54 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 8:38 p.m. [www.theledger.com], "After meeting Shakespeare through a mutual acquaintance in December 2008, Moore said, she began working with him on a book about his experiences since winning the lottery. As she spent time with him, Moore said, she saw he has having financial problems and began helping him deal with them. She said their relationship was always professional, not romantic. Though she says she helped him leave, Moore has said she's now offering $10,000 for information that leads to finding Shakespeare because she wants him to return and clear up problems his disappearance has caused her."

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2010-01-06

"Elizabeth Walker of Lakeland said that sometime after Christmas she was eating with Moore at a Cracker Barrel when a man called pretending to be her son.”

"She [Mrs. Walker] called investigators, and they told her they thought Moore was connected with the call"

Sheriff: Investigators Suspect Lottery Winner 'Met an Untimely Death' (read more at link) By Merissa Green, Published: Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 2:54 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 8:38 p.m. [www.theledger.com], "Shakespeare's mother said Wednesday she recently received a call from someone pretending to be her son. Elizabeth Walker of Lakeland said that sometime after Christmas she was eating with Moore at a Cracker Barrel when a man called pretending to be her son. Walker said she handed the phone to Moore, and Moore told her she could hardly understand what the man was saying. Reached by telephone Wednesday, Moore told The Ledger she didn't know who the caller was. After the phone call, Walker said, she called investigators, and they told her they thought Moore was connected with the call. Walker wouldn't elaborate on what detectives suspected."

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2010-01-06

"We also know that DeeDee Moore gave Cedric Edom $5,000 cash to deliver a birthday card that was supposed to be from Abraham to Ms. Walker, Abraham's mother.”

"Everything that we can document that Shakespeare has to his name was transferred over to DeeDee's name, to include cash, mortgages and cars."

Sheriff: Investigators Suspect Lottery Winner 'Met an Untimely Death' (read more at link) By Merissa Green, Published: Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 2:54 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 8:38 p.m. [www.theledger.com], "Everything that we can document that Shakespeare has to his name was transferred over to DeeDee's name, to include cash, mortgages and cars,” Judd said Wednesday. “All of his assets that we are aware of were transferred to DeeDee Moore.” The Sheriff's Office said Cedric Edom, Shakespeare's cousin, reported him missing Nov. 9, and his friends and relatives said they had last seen him in April." “We also know that DeeDee Moore gave Cedric Edom $5,000 cash to deliver a birthday card that was supposed to be from Abraham to Ms. Walker, Abraham's mother.” Edom told The Ledger on Wednesday that Moore did give him money, but he said it wasn't to deliver the card. He said it was to relieve stress on Shakespeare's mother and to help Edom's wife get her driver license reinstated."

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2010-01-08

"[Troy] Young did say he had contact with Moore and that it involved her intention to write a book about Shakespeare. "That's how this whole thing got started," he said."

Lakeland Florida Police Officer Suspended "20 years with the department, Young, whose salary is $57,990 per year, hasn't been suspended before"

Lakeland Officer Suspended in Shakespeare Case (read more at link) By Rick Rousos [www.theledger.com], Published: Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 11:52 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 11:52 p.m. "A Lakeland police officer has been suspended amid allegations he accepted money from a woman thought to be a central figure in the disappearance of Lotto winner Abraham Shakespeare, local police sources say. Officer Troy Young, 42, who has been with LPD since 1990, was suspended with pay Jan. 8. He is the only Lakeland police office now under suspension.” "Local police sources say Young is suspected of taking money from Dorice "DeeDee" Moore. Moore, 37, is the woman Polk County Sheriff's investigators say can't account for an $840,000 transaction in which she was supposed to have paid Shakespeare for his assets, mainly his Redhawk Bend Drive house in Lakeland."

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2010-01-11

"On Jan. 11, having no clue about the ongoing investigation, [Debbie] Munguia and her family moved in from their place in Bonifay" [to 5732 State Road 60] "I moved into a nightmare," Munguia said."

"Munguia, who said she had run the day-to-day operations since 2008. The business was run out of the house on S.R. 60" [5732 State Road 60]

Shadow cast by death of missing lottery winner forces woman to move (read more at link) [www2.tbo.com] By HOWARD ALTMAN, The Tampa Tribune, Published: February 15, 2010, "On Jan. 11, having no clue about the ongoing investigation, [Debbie] Munguia and her family moved in from their place in Bonifay. A month before, Dee Dee Moore turned over American Medical Professionals – which provided group homes and senior care facilities with nurses and nursing assistants - to Munguia, who said she had run the day-to-day operations since 2008. The business was run out of the house on S.R. 60 [5732 State Road 60]. Munguia said she beseeched Moore for several years to give her the business. When she finally did, she wanted to move in to the brick house so she could be closer to it, Munguia said. Exactly two weeks after moving in, though, Munguia was told to move out temporarily." "Trying to make a go of a business there is impossible. That's why the U-Haul was parked in the driveway Friday [02/12/2010], and why she and her family and friends were packing and loading boxes onto the truck."

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2010-01-11

"Court documents showed Lakeland resident Judith Haggins has power of attorney for Shakespeare, but she was not present at the hearing."

"Shakespeare was supposed to show up at a Jan. 11 hearing to provide financial records"

Judd: DeeDee Moore Offered Money for Lies About Shakespeare (read more at link) By Merissa Green [www.theledger.com], Published: Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 11:58 p.m. "[Sentorria] Butler said Moore told her she would have to repay the rent and car money if Butler won her child-support dispute with Shakespeare. Shakespeare was supposed to show up at a Jan. 11 hearing to provide financial records, but the only people who attended were officials with the Department of Revenue, a co-plaintiff in the case, according to court documents. Court documents showed Lakeland resident Judith Haggins has power of attorney for Shakespeare, but she was not present at the hearing. Circuit Judge John Radabaugh has scheduled a status conference on the case for Feb. 26."

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2010-01-13

"In February 2009, Moore assisted Shakespeare with opening a limited liability, "Abraham Shakespeare, LLC," and then gave herself complete signing authority." And a Million Dollars

"Moore told detectives she purchased Shakespeare's house for $655,000, and then purchased debt owed to him worth $185,000. She says these were cash transactions."

Sheriff: Woman moved $1 million from missing lottery winner's account (read more at link) By HOWARD ALTMAN, The Tampa Tribune Published: January 13, 2010, Updated: 04:51 pm [www2.tbo.com], "On Dec. 27, 2009, Moore had lunch with Shakespeare's mother, Elizabeth Walker, and tried to convince her that Shakespeare was alive and well. During the lunch, Walker received a phone call from an unknown man who identified himself as her son. Walker does not think the caller was her son. Moore told detectives she purchased Shakespeare's house for $655,000, and then purchased debt owed to him worth $185,000. She says these were cash transactions, but there are no indications that she paid any of this money out. In February 2009, Moore assisted Shakespeare with opening a limited liability, "Abraham Shakespeare, LLC," and then gave herself complete signing authority. With that authority, she gave herself $1 million. Moore told deputies Shakespeare gave her the money as a gift. She has used this money to purchase a Hummer, a Corvette, a truck, and went on lavish vacations."

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2010-01-13

"Massey said he tried numerous times to warn Shakespeare that Moore shouldn't be trusted, but he wouldn't listen."

"Massey said he and the lottery winner became estranged when Moore came into the picture."

Sheriff: Woman moved $1 million from missing lottery winner's account (read more at link) By Merissa Green, Published: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 10:48 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 10:48 p.m [www.theledger.com], "Also on Wednesday, Greg Massey, a longtime friend of Shakespeare's, said he was glad that Judd had released more details about Shakespeare's disappearance. Massey said he and the lottery winner became estranged when Moore came into the picture. Massey said he tried numerous times to warn Shakespeare that Moore shouldn't be trusted, but he wouldn't listen. "People are saying, How could he allow himself to be fooled by her?" said Massey, who lives in Lake Wales. "She's a very strong manipulator in tricking Abraham."

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2010-01-21

Between 12/28/2009 and 01/21/2010

Dee Dee Moore's MONEY OFFER: $50,000.00 to say you killed Abraham Shakespeare

Hillsborough County Florida Sheriff's Office Press Releases Tuesday February 2, 2010 Time: 5:00 PM, Dorice Donegan Moore, DOB 7-25-72, 9340 Red Hawk Bend Drive, Lakeland, Florida, Charge: Accessory after the fact/First Degree Murder: - Between December 28, 2009 and January 21, 2010, Moore approached an undisclosed witness inquiring if he knew of anyone that was awaiting sentencing in prison and would be willing to admit to killing Abraham Shakespeare in exchange for $50,000.00. Moore told the undisclosed witness that he and the other person would have to dig up the body and move it to another location.

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Lakeland Police Officer Arrested in connection with Dee Dee Moore and Missing Abraham Shakespeare

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2010-01-25

Troy McKay Young

Polk County Florida Booking #: 2010-001901 Arrest: 01/25/2010 "Unlawful Compensation, Felony 2nd Degree, and Misuse of Confidential information, Misdemeanor"

Polk County Florida Sheriff's Office Inmate Name: YOUNG, TROY Release Date: 01/25/2010 Booking Number: 2010-001901 Booking Date: 01/25/2010 Race: B Sex: M DOB: 06/24/1967 Height: 507 Weight: 200 Location: Arresting Agency: POLK COUNTY SHERIFF Hold: N Hold for: Disposition of Hold: DNA: ? AKA No known AKA Charge Number 1 Statute: 838.016 BRIBERY-UNLAW COMPENSATION REWARD OFFICIAL BEHAVIOR Charge on arrest docket: UNLAWFUL COMPENSATION Bond Type: SBN Bond Number: BOND EXP Purge Number: Purge/Bond Amount: 5,000.00 Surety: 0.00 Cash: 0.00 Bond Exp.: SBN# PC7-00850278 FOR $5000 Disposition: SBN Upgrade/Reduction: Charge Number 2 Statute: 839.26 INVADE PRIVACY-MISUSE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Charge on arrest docket: MISUSE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFO Bond Type: SBN Bond Number: BOND EXP Purge Number: Purge/Bond Amount: 500.00 Surety: 0.00 Cash: 0.00 Bond Exp.: SBN# PC2-00848882 FOR $500 Disposition: SBN Upgrade/Reduction:

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2010-01-25

"For a check of $200 and a plane ticket for his daughter, he gave up a 19-year career with the Lakeland Police Department"

Troy McKay Young Arrested "The report said Young did things for Moore such as giving her advice about legal questions and witnessing her opening a safe deposit box."

LPD Officer Charged With Selling Information to Woman in Case of Missing Lotto Winner By Rick Rousos [www.theledger.com], Published: Monday, January 25, 2010 at 8:16 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, January 25, 2010 at 8:16 p.m "A Lakeland police officer was accused Monday of checking license plate numbers for a woman connected to missing Lotto millionaire Abraham Shakespeare. Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested Troy McKay Young, 42, on charges of unlawful compensation, which is a felony, and misuse of confidential information, a misdemeanor. "For a check of $200 and a plane ticket for his daughter, he gave up a 19-year career with the Lakeland Police Department," Polk Sheriff Grady Judd said Monday." "Investigators say Young provided Dorice "DeeDee" Moore of Lakeland with information obtained through law enforcement data bases and that he was paid for the information. Young admitted he had given Moore information about the identities of vehicle owners after she provided him with tag numbers, PCSO detectives say." (read more at link)

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2010-01-25

"Moore told detectives she wanted to write a story about Abraham Shakespeare and wanted [Troy] Young to corroborate as he was a police officer and his credibility was greater than others with whom she had spoken."

"Detectives say [Troy] Young met [Dee Dee] Moore in August 2009 through a mutual acquaintance."

LPD Officer Charged With Selling Information to Woman in Case of Missing Lotto Winner [www.myfoxorlando.com], Updated: Monday, 25 Jan 2010, 12:25 PM EST Published : Monday, 25 Jan 2010, 12:20 PM EST "Detectives say [Troy] Young met [Dee Dee] Moore in August 2009 through a mutual acquaintance. Reports say Moore told detectives she wanted to write a story about Abraham Shakespeare and wanted Young to corroborate as he was a police officer and his credibility was greater than others with whom she had spoken. Moore claims to have paid young for different law enforcement services on different occasions, reports say. Detectives say Young admitted that he had given Moore information about vehicle owners after she provided him with tag numbers. Detectives say Young used law enforcement data bases to acquire the confidential information he provided Moore." "According to detectives reports, “In November 2009, Regarding Young’s actions, he did solicit and accept a pecuniary benefit which was not authorized by law (he was off duty and not working a special detail sanctioned by the Lakeland police Department), and he represented as being, within the official discretion as a public servant, in violation of his public duty.” Young was booked into the Polk County Jail on $5,500.00 surety bond." (read more at link)

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2010-01-25

"On January 25, 2010, Moore met with an undisclosed witness and provided a Smith and Wesson .38 caliber revolver and told him this was the weapon that had killed Abraham Shakespeare."

BAGS OF LIME "On January 25, 2010, Moore admitted to Polk County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Wallace and Clark that she had purchased bags of lime to be place over the victim’s body when it was buried."

Hillsborough County Florida Sheriff's Office Press Releases Tuesday February 2, 2010 Time: 5:00 PM, Dorice Donegan Moore, DOB 7-25-72, 9340 Red Hawk Bend Drive, Lakeland, Florida, Charge: Accessory after the fact/First Degree Murder: - On January 25, 2010, Moore met with an undisclosed witness and provided a Smith and Wesson .38 caliber revolver and told him this was the weapon that had killed Abraham Shakespeare. Later on the same day, Moore took the undisclosed witness to 5802 Highway 60 East in Plant City and showed him a concrete slab behind the residence and pointed to the location the body was buried. Moore placed a piece of steel bar on the slab to mark the spot and it was agreed that the body would be removed from the grave that night at 8:00 p.m. Moore told the undisclosed witness that she was leaving a white in color Ford F150 pick-up truck with an enclosed trailer attached to be used to transport the body. Moore gave the keys to the truck to the undisclosed witness. Moore showed the undisclosed witness the contents of the trailer, which she had purchased, that consisted of a galvanized metal trough, bleach, gloves and plastic sheeting. On January 25, 2010, Moore admitted to Polk County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Wallace and Clark that she had purchased bags of lime to be place over the victim’s body when it was buried.

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2010-01-25

Dee Dee Moore

"The body was supposed to be moved 8 p.m. Jan. 25 but it remained until sheriff's deputies found it three days later. The metal bar still marked the spot."

'Helper' arrested in killing of Lotto winner Abraham Shakespeare (read more at link) By [www.tampabay.com], In Print: Wednesday, February 3, 2010, "Moore arranged for Shakespeare's body to be exhumed from its makeshift grave on Jan. 25 and gave a witness the .38 caliber Smith & Wesson revolver she said was the murder weapon. She pointed out the 30-foot by 30-foot concrete slab that covered Shakespeare's corpse and used a metal bar to mark the exact spot where he was hidden. Moore supplied a Ford F-150 pick-up truck with a trailer for the grisly job, along with a galvanized metal trough, bleach, gloves and plastic sheeting. The body was supposed to be moved 8 p.m. Jan. 25 but it remained until sheriff's deputies found it three days later. The metal bar still marked the spot."

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01/26/2010 Warrant Served at: 5802 State Road 60, Plant City, Florida 33567 (Shar Krasniqi Property) and 5732 State Road 60, Plant City, Florida 33567 (Dee Dee Moore's Business Address)

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2010-01-26

"The house where authorities are searching has a sign in front advertising the law office of Howard Stitzel."

"Hillsborough State Attorney Mark Ober confirmed the search is related to Shakespeare's disappearance"

Authorities Dig at Plant City House in Missing Lottery Winner Case (read more at link) [www.theledger.com] Ledger Staff Report, Published: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 11:12 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 11:12 a.m. "Hillsborough County authorities are preparing to dig at a Plant City house looking for evidence related to the disappearance of multi-million lottery winner Abraham Shakespeare of Lakeland. Equipment and manpower appeared to be set to dig behind a house at 5802 State Road 60. Hillsborough State Attorney Mark Ober confirmed the search is related to Shakespeare's disappearance, but he would not say what authorities were looking for." "The house where authorities are searching has a sign in front advertising the law office of Howard Stitzel. Stitzel is a lawyer with ties to both Shakespeare and Dorice “DeeDee” Moore, a Lakeland woman who has been named a “person of interest” by the sheriff's office in Shakespeare's disappearance."

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2010-01-26

Albert Frost, Sam Cardinale. Mark Ober, Jerry Hill, (Photo: Tampa Tribune)

"Crime scene investigators walked the property with metal detectors and shovels"

Investigation at Plant City home tied to Shakespeare case (read more at link) [www2.tbo.com] By GEORGE H. NEWMAN, The Tampa Tribune and JOSH POLTILOVE, The Tampa Tribune, Published: January 26, 2010, Updated: 01/26/2010 03:03 pm, "As crime scene investigators walked the property with metal detectors and shovels, officials from Hillsborough and Polk counties held a news conference. A Hillsborough County evidence van is pulled up to the garage of the large ranch-style home at 5802 State Road 60. The area is roped off with yellow crime scene tape." - "Hillsborough County Sheriff's Col. Albert Frost said he couldn't comment on specifics about the case. Polk County Sheriff's spokeswoman Donna Wood declined to comment, referring questions to Hillsborough deputies."

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2010-01-26

"One of the properties being searched is owned by a staffing company run by [Dee Dee] Moore."

"Hillsborough and Polk counties converged on two neighboring yards along Highway 60"

Deputies dig for missing lotto winner (read more at link) [www.myfoxtampabay.com] Updated: Tuesday, 26 Jan 2010, 12:58 PM EST Published : Tuesday, 26 Jan 2010, 11:01 AM EST, by TANYA ARJA & CHRIS BOEX / MyFoxTampaBay.com, "Law enforcement officials from Hillsborough and Polk counties converged on two neighboring yards along Highway 60 near Farkas Road, just west of Turkey Creek Road." - "One of the properties being searched is owned by a staffing company run by Moore; the other is owned by an attorney with connections to both Moore and Shakespeare. Investigators say the dig at the scene could take several days."

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2010-01-26

"Greg Massey, another Shakespeare friend and business associate, said Moore told him several times that Abraham had stayed at the house"

"Dixon said he has been to the Plant City house with Shakespeare to visit Moore."

Authorities Dig at Plant City House in Missing Lottery Winner Case (read more at link) [www.theledger.com] Ledger Staff Report, Published: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 11:12 a.m., Last Modified: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 1:18 p.m., "Eddie Dixon of Lakeland said today he was crying all this morning for fear that his friend was buried on the property. Dixon said he has been to the Plant City house with Shakespeare to visit Moore." "Greg Massey, another Shakespeare friend and business associate, said Moore told him several times that Abraham had stayed at the house. Massey said he thinks Shakespeare may be dead and that he is suspicious of Moore. “It's the most devastating thing for him (Shakespeare) and his family,” Massey said."

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2010-01-26

"Polk County records show Stitzel helped with legal transactions involving Shakespeare and Moore, and he also represented Shakespeare in child-support matters."

"At the center of the search is the Stitzel Law Firm at 5802 State Road 60 E." "His house and the one next door, at 5732 S.R. 60 E., were encircled in crime scene investigation tape."

Authorities Dig at Plant City House in Missing Lottery Winner Case (read more at link) [www.theledger.com] Ledger Staff Report, Published: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 11:12 a.m., Last Modified: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 1:18 p.m., "At the center of the search is the Stitzel Law Firm at 5802 State Road 60 E. Howard Stitzel is a lawyer with ties to both Shakespeare and Dorice 'DeeDee' Moore, a Lakeland woman who has been named a 'person of interest' in Shakespeare's disappearance by the Polk County Sheriff's Office." "As the search unfolded Tuesday, Stitzel arrived at the two-story residence to see both Hillsborough and Polk investigators looking through equipment. His house and the one next door, at 5732 S.R. 60 E., were encircled in crime scene investigation tape. 'He's just upset that his name is being linked in anyway,' said Glen Lansky, a Brandon lawyer representing Stitzel. 'We have cooperated with police, and we have nothing to hide.'"

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2010-01-26

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Hillsborough crime scene may be linked to missing lottery winner (read more at link) [www.wtsp.com] By Kathryn Bursch, "At Cooper's roadside fruit and veggie stand, the big questions are usually about the strawberries, but not today. Instead, customers are wondering about all the cops down the road. "They're coming and wondering what's going on," says Laura Cooper."

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2010-01-26

"The house at 5802 SR 60 E. is owned by Shar Krasniqi, according to Hillsborough County Property Appraiser records. The other house is owned by a Brandon corporation."

"Krasniqi was described earlier this month by Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd as Moore's boyfriend."

Authorities Dig at Plant City House in Missing Lottery Winner Case (read more at link) [www.theledger.com] By Merissa Green, Published: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 11:44 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 11:44 p.m., "As the search unfolded Tuesday, Stitzel arrived at the two-story residence to see both Hillsborough and Polk investigators looking through equipment. His house and the one next door, at 5732 S.R. 60 E., were encircled in crime-scene investigation tape. "He's just upset that his name is being linked in anyway," said Glen Lansky, a Brandon lawyer representing Stitzel." "Stitzel told The Ledger in November that he last talked with Shakespeare in October when they discussed child-support issues. Shakespeare had not appeared at an August hearing, and Stitzel told the court then that other people had told him Shakespeare was out of the country."

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2010-01-26

5732 S.R. 60 E (FOX 35 News Video)

"Investigators showed up with metal detectors and probing sticks early Tuesday morning. Skyfox video shows they paid close attention to a cement slab in one of the yards"

Multi-county dig on for missing lotto winner (read more at link) [www.myfoxorlando.com] Updated: Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010, 12:33 AM EST Published : Tuesday, 26 Jan 2010, 11:01 AM EST, By Tracy Jacim, FOX 35 News. "But there's no doubt it's not a coincidence that they're searching between two houses believed to have been purchased by the woman named as the only person of interest in this case: Dee Dee Moore. Hillsborough County County detectives say Polk County Investigators asked them to help search the two yards off State road 60 in Plant City." "The owner on record for one of the homes is listed as a man believed to be Moore's boyfriend, and the other, a company owned by Dee Dee Moore. That home, used as a law office for an attorney who according to records, helped Moore transfer many of Abraham Shakespeare's assets to her name."

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2010-01-26

ALSO SEE: 01/17/2006 Accurate Professional Staffing, LLC 01/26/2010 8:06PM 01/26/2010 8:15PM 01/26/2010 8:40PM 01/26/2010 8:57PM

01/26/10 08:57pm Potwin: "I sold the company about a year ago. She was not in a wheelchair. She did have a cane. She never had a lawyer respond in the case between us. She would call herself or just not respond." 01/26/10 08:06pm Potwin: "She got Olga and another lady that was living with her to say she sold me the company."

FL- missing lottery winner Abraham Shakespeare, last seen April NOTE: The first two posts below were deleted from www.websleuths.com 01-26-2010, 07:18 PM potwin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010, Location: Florida, Posts: 1 "Does anyone know anything about Olga Cruz, an employee of DD Moore. Was she the other lady with DD when she was visiting AS mom." 01-26-2010, 07:50 PM potwin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010, Location: Florida, Posts: 4 Yes I am the same Kim. I worked for DD before I opened my own agency. DD said she would help me. She said I she wanted was to pass it forward. Not ever starting a business before, I believed what she was saying. She told me I needed a Lic. but never mentioned it needed to be registered. She registered the company in her name. I gave DD a cashiers check made out to Accurate Professional Staffing with my name in the memo section which she was going to Realtime services the payroll company to open an account. Instead, she open a bank account and deposited it. The cashiers check was made out for $60,000.00 01-26-2010, 08:40 PM potwin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010, Location: Florida, Posts: 7 I called James myself telling what DD had done to me. He replied "Prove It". Its funny how DD says her company is able to purchase all this property. When I met DD to talk about starting my business, James and DD was living in a trailer on the back of Jame's parents property.

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2010-01-27

ALSO SEE: 11/21/2007 for Original Filing Polk County Property Records, 9340 Redhawk Bend

CHANGES FLORIDA CORPORATION: American Medical Professionals PEO, Inc. REMOVED: Shar Anthony NEW PRESIDENT: DeeDee Moore NEW REGISTERED AGENT: DeeDee Moore

Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations "Florida Profit Corporation: AMERICAN MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS PEO, INC, Filing Information: Document Number P07000125713, FEI/EIN Number N/A, Date Filed: 11/21/2007, State FL, Status ACTIVE, Effective Date 11/16/2007, Principal Address: 3221 Stevenson St, Plant City, FL. 33566, Mailing Address: 3221 Stevenson St, Plant City, FL. 33566, Registered Agent Name & Address: ANTHONY, SHAR (3221 Stevenson St, Plant City, FL. 33566) 07/16/2009 (ANNUAL REPORT) (Click Here): Changed Business Address FROM: 3221 Stevenson St, Plant City, FL. 33566 TO: 9340 Redhawk Bend Drive, Lakeland, FL. 33810, Registered Agent: Shar Anthony, 9340 Redhawk Bend Drive, Lakeland, FL. 33810, Title "Chairman": D Moore, 3221 Stevenson St, Plant City, FL. 33566, Title "President": Shar Anthony, 9340 Redhawk Bend Drive, Lakeland, FL. 33810 01/27/2010 (ANNUAL REPORT) (Click Here): REMOVED: Shar Anthony as Registered Agent and President, Changed Registered Agent Name & Address: MOORE, DEEDEE, 9340 REDHAWK BEND DRIVE, LAKELAND FL 33810 US, Name Changed: 01/27/2010, Title President: MOORE, DEEDEE, 9340 REDHAWK BEND DRIVE, LAKELAND FL 33810 US

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2010-01-27

"At this time Hillsborough Sheriff's detectives are removing concrete," Judd said. "There's a concrete slab, and we'll be searching under that slab to see if, in fact, a person is there." "University of South Florida's anthropology unit are now assisting in the case"

"I am just a tenant there," Stitzel said today. "I can't answer any questions." "Lansky said his client last saw Shakespeare in late 2008 or early 2009"

Multi-county dig on for missing lotto winner (read more at link) [www2.tbo.com] By HOWARD ALTMAN, The Tampa Tribune and JENNIFER LEIGH, News Channel 8, and JOSH POLTILOVE, The Tampa Tribune, Published: January 27, 2010, "At this time Hillsborough Sheriff's detectives are removing concrete," Judd said. "There's a concrete slab, and we'll be searching under that slab to see if, in fact, a person is there." - "Crime scene investigators spent the day at the office, at 5802 State Road 60 between Plant City and Brandon. Members of the University of South Florida's anthropology unit are now assisting in the case. Hillsborough sheriff's Col. Albert Frost said Tuesday that investigators will probably work at the property for several days." "Lawyer Glen R. Lansky, whose Brandon-based firm Lansky and Courtney represents Stitzel, said today that Stitzel rents the house from Moore and hasn't had any dealings directly with Krasniqi. Lansky said his client last saw Shakespeare in late 2008 or early 2009." - "Stitzel cooperated with law enforcement Tuesday, providing information about his knowledge of Shakespeare and Moore, Lansky said.. He tangentially knew these people and had nothing to do with the current investigation in terms of the disappearance," Lansky said."

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2010-01-27

Gregory Massey "I pray to God that he's not there but my heart tells me there's a possibility, a strong possibility that they will find Abraham now"

"The former owner of the home says its was poured just six months ago" July 2009 ?

Search continues for missing lotto winner (read more at link) [www.myfoxtampabay.com] Updated: Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010, 4:46 AM EST Published : Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010, 4:46 AM EST, "I pray to God that he's not there but my heart tells me there's a possibility, a strong possibility that they will find Abraham now. This is a reality that we didn't want to face," said longtime friend Gregg Massey, who hasn't seen Shakespeare in ten long months." - "My heart says that I don't want it to be that Abraham is actually been somewhere laying up dead. You have to think of the agony for his family. Abraham has two small children who will never get to know their father," Massey said" "At least some of those questions may be answered at a house in Dover, where investigators focused on a slab of concrete for much of the day. The former owner of the home says its was poured just six months ago. "I've been hearing it and hearing it. I thought this was too weird. And then I said, 'how much of a body can there be, after a year?" said Maryann Plattner, who lives nearby."

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2010-01-27

"about six months ago, they laid a concrete driveway with a separate slab behind the house."

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Searches May Be Linked To Missing Lottery Winner (read more at link) [www.cfnews13.com] Wednesday, January 27, 2010 11:27:38 AM, "In addition, the man who once owned the house said he is certain investigators are searching for the body of Shakespeare. He said he sold the property to the couple last year, and that about six months ago, they laid a concrete driveway with a separate slab behind the house."

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2010-01-27

"Detectives brought in the heavy equipment, using an excavator to rip away newly poured concrete."

"They also found, what appeared to be an oriental rug, buried in the backyard."

Lotto winner search zeroes in on concrete slab (read more at link) [www.myfoxtampabay.com] Updated: Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010, 11:17 PM EST Published : Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010, 3:03 PM ESTl, by Deborah Bowden, "It is tough. I was on my way home from work and just thought let me go by there just to see if it's true. Is it true," said Shakespeare's friend Hozanna Cannon." She and several others watched in disbelief as detectives carried away large bags of evidence. It just doesn't even seem real. You're used to seeing him two or three days a week. And then not see him for nine months or something like that? Its not real," Cannon said."

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2010-01-28

"Moore leased the house next door at 5732 S.R. 60 E. and was planning to operate a paintball business. After he complained about the noise next door, Moore offered to buy his house in March, Land said. Land said he was paid with a check that said Abraham Shakespeare LLC on it."

"He [Richard Land Jr] sold the house, which is in Krasniqi's name, to Moore" "Sometime between the end of March and the beginning of April, Land said, Moore had the slab behind the house poured."

Investigators Digging for Shakespeare's Body (read more at link) [www.theledger.com] By Merissa Green, Published: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 3:05 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 2:24 p.m., "The house is owned by Shar Krasniqi, according to Hillsborough County Property Appraiser records. Krasniqi was described earlier this month by Judd as Moore's boyfriend." "The former property owner, who didn't want to be identified, said he sold the house, which is in Krasniqi's name, to Moore. According to the Hillsborough County Tax Collector's records, the former property owner is Richard Land Jr. and he sold the house to Moore for $253,503. Land said Moore leased the house next door at 5732 S.R. 60 E. and was planning to operate a paintball business. After he complained about the noise next door, Moore offered to buy his house in March, Land said. Land said he was paid with a check that said Abraham Shakespeare LLC on it." "At the time, the name meant nothing until media coverage of Shakespeare's disappearance, Land said. Sometime between the end of March and the beginning of April, Land said, Moore had the slab behind the house poured. Land said he never had a problem with Moore and the only connection they had was the sale of the two-story house."

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Abraham Shakespeare's body found in grave at 5802 State Road 60, Plant City, Florida 33567

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2010-01-28

"[01/28/10] Members of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office recovered human remains approximately six feet beneath the surface in the location where the metal bar was left by Dorice Moore."

"The remains were identified to be that of Abraham Shakespeare by way of fingerprints."

Hillsborough County Florida Sheriff's Office Press Releases Tuesday February 2, 2010 Time: 5:00 PM, Dorice Donegan Moore, DOB 7-25-72, 9340 Red Hawk Bend Drive, Lakeland, Florida, Charge: Accessory after the fact/First Degree Murder: - On January 28, 2010 members of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office recovered human remains approximately six feet beneath the surface in the location where the metal bar was left by Dorice Moore. The remains were identified to be that of Abraham Shakespeare by way of fingerprints. The Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined the manner of death for Abraham Shakespeare was homicidal violence.

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2010-01-28

Nathaniel Thomas Terry Denson

"According to county records, Shar Krasniqi bought one of the homes at the crime scene last April for $253,600 without a mortgage."

Remains found in search for missing lotto winner (read more at link) [www.wtsp.com] By Kathryn Bursch, "While all this searching goes on, longtime friends of Shakespeare in Lakeland worry about his welfare. "We all love him and we miss him dearly," says Nathaniel Thomas. "We're praying and our hearts go out to his family members - his children, his mother." "Friends say Shakespeare used to come to a neighborhood food market nearly every day just to chat and hangout with friends. Those visits continued even after he took a lump sum payout of $17 million from the lottery. "He didn't dress fancy. He did things out of the kindness of his heart and I think people took advantage of that," says friend Terry Denson." - "Shakespeare hasn't been seen since April 2009 and while his friends long for answers, with investigators digging for a body, they dread the answer they might just get. Thomas admits, "It doesn't seem or look good right now." "According to county records, Shar Krasniqi bought one of the homes at the crime scene last April for $253,600 without a mortgage."

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2010-01-28

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"Buried more than 5 feet deep under a concrete slab measuring 30 feet by 30 feet."

Human remains found at site of search for Shakespeare (read more at link) [plantcity2.tbo.com] By SAMARA SODOS, News Channel 8, Published: January 28, 2010, "Authorities announced this evening that they have found human remains beneath a concrete slab under the house near Plant City where they have been searching for days. "It's clearly a human body," said Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee, who appeared alongside Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd at a news conference. "We have a presumption that it's him. "It's been here for some time," Gee said of the body, which was buried more than 5 feet deep under a concrete slab measuring 30 feet by 30 feet. "We will allow the medical examiner to do their investigation.''"

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2010-01-28

Cynthia Johnson Shakespeare's Cousin

"Arthur Green, who said he is a friend of Shakespeare's uncle, said he last saw Shakespeare at a funeral in the spring of 2009."

Body Found Where Officials Were Looking For Shakespeare's Body (read more at link) [www.theledger.com] By Merissa Green, Published: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 3:05 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 2:24 p.m., "The dig is continuing to attract Polk County residents who have come to watch the excavation. Arthur Green, who said he is a friend of Shakespeare's uncle, said he last saw Shakespeare at a funeral in the spring of 2009. “I hate it happening to him,” Green said. “It's sad.” Cynthia Johnson, Shakespeare's cousin, said, the dig is finally bringing closure. “We can give him a proper burial if it is true.” She came with two other family members who were distraught and in tears."

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2010-01-28

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Remains Found Near House During Search for Missing Florida Lotto Winner (read more link) [www.foxnews.com] Thursday, January 28, 2010, "Then there were the people constantly asking him for a piece of his fortune. "They didn't wait. They just came right after they found out he won this money," his mother, Elizabeth Walker, said recently. She said her son was generous, paying for funerals, lending money to friends starting businesses and even giving a million dollars to a guy known only as "Big Man." Not long after he bought the million-dollar home in early 2007, he was approached by Moore, said family and officials."

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2010-01-28

"Like everyone else who knew Shakespeare, Butler heard rumors last year that he was dead, out of the country or battling health problems - possibly AIDS"

"Butler said she was tested, and the results were negative."

Judd: Money Offered for Lies (read more at link) [www.theledger.com] By Merissa Green, Published: Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 11:58 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2010, "When Sheriff Grady Judd named Dorice "DeeDee" Moore as a person of interest in the disappearance of Abraham Shakespeare earlier this month, he said Moore offered money to people to say they had seen the missing Florida Lottery winner. Sentorria Butler, the mother of Shakespeare's 1-year-old son, Jeremiyah, says she was one of those people." - "Like everyone else who knew Shakespeare, Butler heard rumors last year that he was dead, out of the country or battling health problems - possibly AIDS. Shakespeare's mother told The Ledger last week that she heard from Moore that Shakespeare had AIDS. Butler said Moore encouraged her to get tested, and somehow those rumors made it to her place of employment and her son's day care center. Many of Butler's friends were estranged from her during the time of the AIDS rumors. Butler said she was tested, and the results were negative. "This has basically torn my life up," Butler said."

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2010-01-28

"Crime scene technicians took evidence Wednesday and Thursday from the red-brick home [5732 S.R. 60 E] where the paintball business was to be located."

"The house next door, at 5732 S.R. 60 E., is owned by a Brandon corporation. Land said Moore had leased that house and planned to operate a paintball business there."

Body Found in Search for Missing Lottery Winner Shakespeare (read more at link) [www.theledger.com] By Merissa Green, Published: Published: Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 11:48 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 11:48 p.m., "Richard Land, the former owner of the property, said he sold the house and land to Dorice "DeeDee" Moore, the woman who befriended Shakespeare and who has been identified by Judd as a person of interest in the lottery winner's disappearance. She paid for the property with a check that was from an account for Abraham Shakespeare LLC, Land said. According to property records, the house is owned by Shar Krasniqi, whom Judd identified earlier this month as Moore's boyfriend." "The two-story house at 5802 S.R. 60 E. is used by the Stitzel Law Firm LLC. Howard Stitzel is a lawyer who represented Shakespeare in a child-support case. He helped with paperwork that transferred mortgages held by Shakespeare to a company that Moore owned, according to Polk County documents. The house next door, at 5732 S.R. 60 E., is owned by a Brandon corporation. Land said Moore had leased that house and planned to operate a paintball business there. Crime scene technicians took evidence Wednesday and Thursday from the red-brick home where the paintball business was to be located."

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2010-01-28

"After careful consideration of my ethical obligation and for reasons that may be disclosed in the future, DeeDee Moore and I have mutually agreed that I will no longer represent her," Franklin said."

Rusty Franklin no longer representing Dee Dee Moore

Body Found in Search for Missing Lottery Winner Shakespeare (read more at link) [www.theledger.com] By Merissa Green, Published: Published: Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 11:48 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 11:48 p.m., "Rusty Franklin, a Bartow lawyer who has represented Moore for several weeks, said Thursday night that he no longer represents Moore. "After careful consideration of my ethical obligation and for reasons that may be disclosed in the future, DeeDee Moore and I have mutually agreed that I will no longer represent her," Franklin said." "Linnette Williams, Shakespeare's sister, who went with him to Tallahassee to claim his lottery winnings, said her brother didn't deserve to die over money. "I'm hurt but I'm relieved," Williams said, crying. "At least we can give him a proper burial."

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2010-01-29

"Butler said the month he was officially reported missing she sent him a picture text of their one-year-old son. The next morning, she claims he sent her a text message that read, "He's growing". Butler says Shakespeare could hardly read or write and didn't know how to text."

"But Butler says every time she asked about Shakespeare and his whereabouts, Moore only told her that he wanted to be gone and wanted no one to know where he was."

Mother of missing lottery winner's child says he is a 'good father' (read more at link) [www.abcactionnews.com] Reported by: Rebecca Medina, Email: rmedina@wfts.com, Last Update: 1/29 11:34 am, "ABC Action News interviewed Sentorria Butler, who described the missing lotto jackpot winner as a "good father." - "Butler said she remembers Shakespeare being bombarded by people he didn't even know, people who wanted money. She told ABC Action News it was his generosity that led to his disappearance." "She also spoke openly about the person of interest in the case, Dee Dee Moore. Butler said the woman approached him and offered to write a book about his life. She believes that was a cover and says Moore was after Shakespeare's money. She says Moore bought her a used car and paid her first and last month's rent on a duplex she wanted to move into. But Butler says every time she asked about Shakespeare and his whereabouts, Moore only told her that he wanted to be gone and wanted no one to know where he was."

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2010-01-29

"A complete examination and autopsy will be performed on the body, perhaps as soon as today [01/29/2010], said Dick Bailey, spokesman for the medical examiner's office"

"[Sheriff David] Gee compared the work to that of an archaeological dig"

Autopsy planned on remains found at dig site (read more at link) [www2.tbo.com] By JOSÉ PATINO GIRONA, The Tampa Tribune and SAMARA SODOS, News Channel 8, Published: January 29, 2010, "It's clearly a human body," said Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee, who appeared alongside Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd at a news conference at the scene. "We have a presumption that it's him." "Representatives from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Polk County Sheriff's Office, the Hillsborough medical examiner's office and the University of South Florida's anthropology department remained at the scene late Thursday." "It will be up to the medical examiner's office to identify the remains and determine the cause of death. Officials should be able to determine by the level of decomposition how long the remains have been buried there. A complete examination and autopsy will be performed on the body, perhaps as soon as today [01/29/2010], said Dick Bailey, spokesman for the medical examiner's office. In general when unidentified bodies are found, the medical examiner's office tries to determine identity through fingerprints, body X-rays and/or dental X-rays."

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2010-01-29

Sentorria Butler & Son "Butler said she had an on-again, off-again relationship with Shakespeare, 43, and last saw him near Valentine's Day."

"On Nov. 5 [2009], their son's first birthday, Butler sent Shakespeare their son's picture. Shakespeare or someone else texted back, saying, "He's growing."

Body found in Plant City identified as missing lotto winner (read more at link) [www2.tbo.com] By JENNIFER LEIGH, News Channel 8 and JOSH POLTILOVE, The Tampa Tribune, Published: January 29, 2010, Updated: 04:14 pm, "Tori Butler, the mother of Shakespeare's 1-year-old son, said today that she's terribly sad and shocked by what deputies unearthed in eastern Hillsborough County." - "Now all of a sudden he didn't even get to witness his baby walk. He didn't get to witness his baby cut his first teeth, his first day at daycare, his first pictures he took at daycare." "Her suspicions grew that something was wrong when she received text messages last year from him or someone using his number. He could read but wasn't great at it, and he wasn't the type of person who texted. One of Shakespeare's texts was lengthy. Butler said she mentioned it to Dorice Donegan "DeeDee" Moore and that Moore told her Shakespeare was learning to read better. On Nov. 5, their son's first birthday, Butler sent Shakespeare their son's picture. Shakespeare or someone else texted back, saying, "He's growing." Butler said such a brief response from Shakespeare about the boy was suspicious."

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2010-01-29

"Dr. Dollete White of the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner's Office made the identification. CNN affiliate WTSP reported that the remains were identified from fingerprints."

"[Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee] said police from Polk and Hillsborough counties were already working with prosecutors on the case"

Police: Remains buried under driveway are of lottery winner (read more at link) [www.cnn.com] By Mallory Simon, CNN January 29, 2010 7:12 p.m. EST, "Police have identified human remains found buried under recently added concrete at a home in Plant City, Florida, as missing lottery millionaire Abraham Shakespeare, police said Friday. Dr. Dollete White of the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner's Office made the identification. CNN affiliate WTSP reported that the remains were identified from fingerprints." "The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office called in an anthropologist from the University of South Florida to assist during the dig. Debbie Carter with the sheriff's office said, "it took so long because investigators only removed 4 inches of dirt at a time so to not disturb any possible evidence."

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2010-01-29

"Jones said Abraham would tell him, ''I thought all these people were my friends, but then I realized all they want is just money."

"[Samuel] Jones said Friday that Abraham told him in March that he wanted to get out of Lakeland"

Body in Backyard Is Missing Fla. Lottery Winner's (read more at link) [www.nytimes.com] By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Published: January 29, 2010, Filed at 7:49 p.m. ET, "He really didn't understand it at all,'' said Samuel Jones, who has known Shakespeare since both were 12. ''It was moving so fast. It changed his life in a bad way." Jones said Friday that Abraham told him in March that he wanted to get out of Lakeland, where he had bought a million-dollar home. After he chose a lump sum payment of nearly $17 million, people gathered outside his mother's home, clamoring for cash. Jones said Abraham would tell him, ''I thought all these people were my friends, but then I realized all they want is just money." - "Jones said his friend lived a humble life, and just before he bought the winning ticket he joined a church and was baptized. "When he won the lottery," Jones said, "he forgot about being saved."

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2010-01-29

Eddie Dixon

"Something's not right with this woman," and I kept telling my friend, 'Don't trust that lady."

Body found in Plant City identified as missing lotto winner (read more at link) [www.wtsp.com] Kathryn Bursch, Published: January 29, 2010, "I tried to warn him," says Shakespeare's friend Eddie Dixon. "I said then, 'Something's not right with this woman,' and I kept telling my friend, 'Don't trust that lady." - "Folks at a neighborhood market in Lakeland say they miss the man who used to hang out there and chat. They say Shakespeare had a heart of gold and now they want whoever took his life to pay. Dixon believes that person is going to be Moore. "She needs to die in the Florida electric chair. That's where she needs to go."

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2010-01-29

"FOX 35 stopped by her house. A neighbor told a news crew off camera that she saw Moore's truck in the driveway earlier Friday and several times this week, but that a moving truck had been spotted in the early morning hours."

"Witnesses said Moore's driveway is typically filled fancy, cars, motorcycles, and boat but now it sits empty."

Remains are those of missing lotto winner (read more at link) [www.myfoxorlando.com] Updated: Friday, 29 Jan 2010, 11:19 PM EST Published : Friday, 29 Jan 2010, 3:05 PM EST, "On Dec. 5, Moore told The Lakeland Ledger that she helped Shakespeare disappear, but now wants him to return because detectives were searching her home and car and looking for blood on her belongings." "Right now investigators aren't saying where Moore is but FOX 35 stopped by her house. A neighbor told a news crew off camera that she saw Moore's truck in the driveway earlier Friday and several times this week, but that a moving truck had been spotted in the early morning hours. Moore lives in a Lakeland mansion formerly owned by Shakespeare. He signed it over to Moore last spring when thinking about moving out of town. Witnesses said Moore's driveway is typically filled fancy, cars, motorcycles, and boat but now it sits empty."

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VIDEO: Remains identified as missing man (read more at link) [www.myfoxtampabay.com] Updated: Friday, 29 Jan 2010, 5:55 PM EST, Published : Friday, 29 Jan 2010, 2:49 PM EST *Video Notes [By Poster named "Snicker"]: - "In the video the reporter states that some of Abraham's hair (dreadlocks) were still intact and fingerprints helped authorities identify him. She also said the sheriff made the comment that "someone was obviously trying to hide the body" and now friends and family want that person to pay. The video includes a view of Abraham's million dollar home where DeeDee Moore now lives and interviews with Abraham friends Eddie Dixon and Cathy Wideman. Wideman observed that the driveway of Abraham's home is now empty and said "She's gone - Corvette, Silverado, Ford pickup, 750, Hummer, boat, motorcycles - where is it?" Attorney Stitzle was allowed to gather some of his client files from the house and denies knowing anything about the body that was found. Detectives are making sure they have all evidence in order before charging anyone with a crime. Abraham's family said this has all been a nightmare and the only comfort they have is they can give him a proper burial." [Screen Captures done by www.acandyrose.com]

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2010-01-29

"Polk County Medical Examiner Dr. Stephen Nelson, who is not working on the case, said Shakespeare's fingers must have been in good shape for the identification to happen a day after the body was found."

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Lotto Winner's Body Remains Identified (read more at link) [www.theledger.com] By Merissa Green, Published: Friday, January 29, 2010 at 11:16 p.m., Last Modified: Friday, January 29, 2010 at 11:16 p.m., "Polk County Medical Examiner Dr. Stephen Nelson, who is not working on the case, said Shakespeare's fingers must have been in good shape for the identification to happen a day after the body was found." "A body would decompose slower beneath the ground than above it, Nelson said. "You will see less decomposition, especially for someone who has been in the ground five feet deep," Nelson said. "This would almost act like refrigeration."

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2010-01-29

"Because Shakespeare was illiterate, Walker said she encouraged him to take classes so he could handle his finances and avoid people taking advantage of him."

"She didn't think to report Shakespeare missing sooner because Moore built up hope that he was still alive and didn't want to be bothered." "It was a lie," Walker said about the friendship Moore had with her"

Lotto Winner's Body Remains Identified (read more at link) [www.theledger.com] By Merissa Green, Published: Friday, January 29, 2010 at 11:16 p.m., Last Modified: Friday, January 29, 2010 at 11:16 p.m., "Shakespeare's mother, Elizabeth Walker of Lakeland, has waited for months to hear a knock on the door or her son's voice on the phone, but they never came. Walker said Friday evening she won't have closure until someone is convicted. "I would like to see justice be done for Abraham," she said. "Nobody will know how much I miss my son." - "His mother said he changed his cell phone number several times to avoid those who bothered him. Because Shakespeare was illiterate, Walker said she encouraged him to take classes so he could handle his finances and avoid people taking advantage of him." "Walker said she didn't think to report Shakespeare missing sooner because Moore built up hope that he was still alive and didn't want to be bothered. Moore gave her gifts and took her to theme parks, Walker said. During the holidays, someone called Walker's cell phone pretending to be her son while she was with Moore. "It was a lie," Walker said about the friendship Moore had with her."

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2010-01-29

"Linnette Williams, who said she is as close as a sister to Shakespeare, was with him when he claimed his winnings in Tallahassee."

"Her father, Bobbie "Big Man" Roberson, was suspicious that something was wrong when he didn't hear from Shakespeare"

Lotto Winner's Body Remains Identified (read more at link) [www.theledger.com] By Merissa Green, Published: Friday, January 29, 2010 at 11:16 p.m., Last Modified: Friday, January 29, 2010 at 11:16 p.m., "Linnette Williams, who said she is as close as a sister to Shakespeare, was with him when he claimed his winnings in Tallahassee. Williams said she regrets now that family members weren't more suspicious about Shakespeare's disappearance and should have reported him missing sooner." "Her father, Bobbie "Big Man" Roberson, was suspicious that something was wrong when he didn't hear from Shakespeare, Williams said, since Shakespeare spoke to Roberson almost every day. "If we would've listened to him and filed this in May, we probably could've gotten to the bottom of this earlier," said Williams."

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2010-01-30

"Moore helped them set up their business and kept a $60,000 check that was supposed to be deposited into the company's payroll"

"Moore told police she was given the money"

Hillsborough deputies confirm body found beneath concrete slab (read more at link) [www.tampabay.com] By Jessica Vander Velde and Michael Kruse, Times Staff Writers In Print: Saturday, January 30, 2010, "This is not the first time Moore has been linked with suspected theft. Jeffrey and Kimberly Potwin of Zephyrhills told police that in 2006, Moore helped them set up their business and kept a $60,000 check that was supposed to be deposited into the company's payroll. In 2007, Moore told police she was given the money, and the case was closed because there wasn't enough proof."

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2010-01-30

Donald Bradley

"He was a good dude," said Bradley."

Lotto winner's friends react to iscovery of human remains (read more) [www.wtsp.com] "They say they found some human remains. That's common sense, you know that's him," said Donald Bradley, who would often see Shakespeare at the Super Choice Food Mart on Memorial Boulevard. Shakespeare could often be found at the store even after he won the lottery. "It is hard to hear this news. He was a good dude man. He was a good dude," said Bradley."

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2010-01-30

"He’s on a flight to New York," or "He’s here and he’s there,” Butler recalled. “For a while, it worked to her advantage. Everybody never really stopped to think, "Well, when does he come home? When does he rest his head? Or why haven’t we heard from him?”

"For now, Butler said she is trying to remember the good times she had with her child’s father. Fond memories, she said, included a cruise and watching crime shows on television."

Dead Lottery Winner’s Former Girlfriend Speaks (read more at link) [www.cfnews13.com] "Butler said greedy people wanted Shakespeare’s money at all costs, and that the woman named as a person of interest in his death always seemed to have an excuse for his disappearance. “‘He’s on a flight to New York,’ or ‘He’s here and he’s there,’” Butler recalled. “For a while, it worked to her advantage. Everybody never really stopped to think, ‘Well, when does he come home? When does he rest his head? Or why haven’t we heard from him?’” "Butler is the mother to Shakespeare’s 1-year-old son, Jeremiah. “You know, it’s only so long I can tell him, ‘Daddy went to heaven,’” Butler said. “‘Daddy’s up there with God,’ and it’ll be enough to answer his questions, but it’ll come a day when he says, ‘OK, well how did Daddy get up there with God?’” For now, Butler said she is trying to remember the good times she had with her child’s father. Fond memories, she said, included a cruise and watching crime shows on television."

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2010-01-30

"[Robert Earl] Brown said he last saw Shakespeare April 3 at a Lakeland supermarket where the lottery winner went every day to hang out and talk to friends."

"He said Shakespeare was too generous."

It's him: Body is that of missing Lotto winner Abraham Shakespeare (read more at link) [www.orlandosentinel.com] 10:01 a.m. EST, January 30, 2010, "We were praying it wasn't him, but we know it is," said Shakespeare's longtime friend, Robert Earl Brown, 46. Brown said he last saw Shakespeare April 3 at a Lakeland supermarket where the lottery winner went every day to hang out and talk to friends. That day, like many others, Shakespeare complained that friends and strangers were asking him for money, Brown said. He said Shakespeare was too generous. The winnings brought him too much attention and too much trouble. "I wish he'd never won it," Brown said of the Lotto jackpot. "He said it to me. He said, 'Better off me being broke."

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2010-01-30

"There are no neighbors, save for an empty trailer next door and an orange grove across the street"

"A neighbor said he never saw anyone there."

It's him: Body is that of missing Lotto winner Abraham Shakespeare (read more at link) [www.orlandosentinel.com] 10:01 a.m. EST, January 30, 2010, "Hillsborough County Sheriff's detectives used fingerprints to identify Shakespeare's body, which they found buried 5 feet deep and covered by a 30-by-30 concrete slab in the backyard of a two-story ranch house. There are no neighbors, save for an empty trailer next door and an orange grove across the street." - "A neighbor said he never saw anyone there. The house is on a busy stretch of highway — State Road 60 — near the Hillsborough-Polk County line, a road lined with strawberry fields and citrus groves."

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2010-01-30

"They flew to New York City for an overnight trip, she said. Neither had been on a plane before, and Shakespeare liked it so much, one week later they climbed on another jetliner and went back to New York, this time for two days."

"She was at a bar one night with friends, when one of them said, "My cousin's a millionaire. Would you like to meet him?"

Polk man's sudden millions led to celebrity -- and tragedy (read more at link) [www.orlandosentinel.com] By Rene Stutzman Orlando Sentinel, 10:09 p.m. EST, January 30, 2010, "Shakespeare -- whose remains were found Thursday under a 6-month-old concrete slab behind a house near Plant City -- had become a celebrity in Lakeland, a poor man from the neighborhood who had suddenly become rich, said Sentorria Butler, 25, his former girlfriend." "She was at a bar one night with friends, when one of them said, "'My cousin's a millionaire. Would you like to meet him?" She and Shakespeare started dating, and then she moved in and they lived together for a year and a half, she said. She later gave birth to their baby, now age 1, about the time they broke up. Early on, though, they had wonderful times, she said. They flew to New York City for an overnight trip, she said. Neither had been on a plane before, and Shakespeare liked it so much, one week later they climbed on another jetliner and went back to New York, this time for two days."

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2010-01-30

"Her [Sentorria Butler] brother, Jeremee Reed, 19, was sitting with Shakespeare one morning, and in one 30-minute stretch, Shakespeare's phone rang eight times, Reed said. Each time, it was someone asking for money"

"Having all that money "was like being in the limelight in a small town," Butler said."

Polk man's sudden millions led to celebrity -- and tragedy (read more at link) [www.orlandosentinel.com] By Rene Stutzman Orlando Sentinel, 10:09 p.m. EST, January 30, 2010, "State inmates whom he had never met would send him letters from prison, asking for money, [Sentorria] Butler said. She had to read them aloud to him. She recalled a note from one inmate who asked for $1,000. "We just laughed," she said. "What is he going to do with $1,000 in jail?" But Shakespeare wound up sending the man $50, she said." "Her brother, Jeremee Reed, 19, was sitting with Shakespeare one morning, and in one 30-minute stretch, Shakespeare's phone rang eight times, Reed said. Each time, it was someone asking for money. Having all that money "was like being in the limelight in a small town," Butler said."

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2010-02-01

"Moore said that in April [2009], she hired a company to pour concrete on the property." - "She said it was for a skirt for a boat and a camper." "There were at least two killers, she said, and at least one of them knew Shakespeare."

"I didn't hurt Abraham in any way," she said." "There are always two sides to every story," she said."

Polk woman says she is innocent in Shakespeare case (read more at link) [plantcity2.tbo.com] By HOWARD ALTMAN, The Tampa Tribune, Published: February 1, 2010, "In an exclusive interview with The Tampa Tribune, Moore talked about how she met Shakespeare and how she came to manage his money." - "Everything I did as far as [Shakespeare's] money was done before Abraham went missing and done with his full acknowledgement and consent." The money, said Moore, had become a burden to Shakespeare" "Shakespeare, she said, "had enemies." She said she shared that information with investigators. There were at least two killers, she said, and at least one of them knew Shakespeare. She would not offer any details of her knowledge beyond that." "Moore said that in April, she hired a company to pour concrete on the property. It was the slab under which Shakespeare was eventually found. She said it was for a skirt for a boat and a camper."

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2010-02-01

"I'm guilty of covering up his death. I will go to jail and I will prove my innocence.” "[Dee Dee] Moore said she has told investigators who pulled the trigger and there will be others who will be arrested, too."

"God knows I did not pull that trigger and the court system will prove that."

Moore: 'I Didn't Pull The Trigger' in Shakespeare's Death (read more at link) [www.theledger.com] By Merissa Green, Published: Monday, February 1, 2010 at 11:31 p.m., Last Modified: Monday, February 1, 2010 at 11:31 p.m., "I would never hurt anyone in my life,” Moore said. “I'm truly sorry to Shakespeare's family and friends. My heart goes out to them.” She would not answer questions about whether a gun is involved and she said there are witnesses to what happened. Moore said she has told investigators who pulled the trigger and there will be others who will be arrested, too." "I know what I've done,” Moore said. “I'm not worried. I didn't need to steal from him; he would do whatever I wanted.” Moore said Shakespeare's death was a result of him being robbed by someone else. She said she had good reason for not coming forward sooner but would not give any specific details."

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2010-02-02

"Abraham Shakespeare was the victim of "homicidal violence," the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said today."

"She said investigators told her Shakespeare had been shot"

Deputies: Lottery winner victim of 'homicidal violence' (read more at link) [www2.tbo.com] TBO.com, Published: February 2, 2010, "Moore proclaimed her innocence while speaking to the media gathered outside her home this afternoon. She said investigators told her Shakespeare had been shot." "Moore said she wants to go to Shakespeare's funeral Saturday but is waiting to find out whether that would be too upsetting to his friends. She said the media coverage is ruining her neighbors' lives and asked reporters why they don't focus on more important topics, such as sinkholes."

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2010-02-02

FROM THE VIDEO: - She said Officer Troy Young video taped her going into the safe deposit box, NO cash, 2 pieces of paper. - She wrote finance book called "Organize Me Now." It wasn't published but says it is copyrighted.

"She knew Shakespeare was shot in the head" "He did not deserve to buried in a back yard like a piece of trash"

Woman Gets $1M Bond In Lottery Winner's Death (read more at link) [www.wesh.com] POSTED: 2:39 pm EST February 2, 2010, UPDATED: 10:10 pm EST February 3, 2010, "Moore spoke outside the home she bought from Shakespeare. She spoke about Shakespeare's lottery winnings and the negative effect she believes they had on his life. "The money was like a curse to him, and it's become a curse to me," Moore said." - "Moore admitted she knew more information than she could tell reporters but did say she knew Shakespeare was shot in the head." "Don't any of you think about his family? It shouldn't be about me. It should be about him. A man has died and is finally getting a proper funeral. He did not deserve to buried in a back yard like a piece of trash," Moore said."

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2010-02-02

"I didn't kill the man," she said. "I would never pull a gun on another human being in my life." "I'm not scared of going to jail for murder because there is no jury that would convict me," she said."

"I never did anything unethically or unprofessionally, or anything that he didn’t want done," Moore said" "She had asked for permission to go to his funeral"

Moore: I did not kill lotto winner (read more at link) [www.myfoxtampabay.com] Updated: Tuesday, 02 Feb 2010, 3:43 PM EST, Published : Tuesday, 02 Feb 2010, 2:12 PM EST, "The woman at the center of the murdered millionaire case says she's not the one who killed Abraham Shakespeare; instead, she feels like she's being railroaded." "Moore says she has spoken to investigators and told them her side of the story. She wouldn't discuss many details of the case because of the ongoing investigation. "The sheriff's department knows the situation I went through, and what I have been through," Moore said." "Moore talked to reporters this afternoon for almost 30 minutes and denied killing Shakespeare. She said she could never do such a thing to another human being, and even said she had asked for permission to go to his funeral."

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2010-02-02

Dee Dee Moore

Dee Dee Moore: "Let the courts be the judge of that, let the investigators do their jobs, and they'll bring justice to the right person."

Person of interest arrested in Shakespeare case (read more at link) [www.baynews9.com 02/02/2010], POLK COUNTY (Bay News 9) -- "The person of interest in a homicide case involving the Polk County lottery winner has been arrested. In her first televised interview, Moore told Bay News 9 that she did not kill Shakespeare. "Let the courts be the judge of that, let the investigators do their jobs, and they'll bring justice to the right person," she said. In an earlier interview with Bay News 9's partner paper, the Ledger, Moore had said she knew who killed Shakespeare. However, her new attorney said she can no longer comment on specifics of the case. She refused to comment on her earlier statement. "I would be glad to talk to all of you, tell you the complete story," she said. "But my lawyer says I cannot comment on anything."

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2010-02-02

"I am concerned that I have not heard from my client in two hours," said Lakeland attorney John Liguori." "Investigators haven't said how Shakespeare was killed, but Moore said he was shot."

"Shakespeare was the victim of "homicidal violence," the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said today."

Sheriff Gee to hold presser on Shakespeare case tonight (read more at link) [www2.tbo.com] TBO.com, Published: February 2, 2010, "The lawyer for Dorice Donegan "Dee Dee" Moore has told the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office his client is not to be questioned about the disappearance and murder of Lottery millionaire Abraham Shakespeare. "I am concerned that I have not heard from my client in two hours," said Lakeland attorney John Liguori. Liguori said he does not know if she has been arrested, but is concerned because he has not heard from her in so long." "Investigators haven't said how Shakespeare was killed, but Moore said he was shot. She wouldn't say who killed him." - "She said she has spoken with some of his relatives. "They know that I'm very saddened, I'm very upset, and I don't have any tears left," she said."

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2010-02-02

DEE DEE MOORE ARRESTED "On February 2, 2010 at approximately 5:00 p.m., Hillsborough deputies arrested Dorice Moore in eastern Hillsborough County on State Road 39."

CHARGE: Accessory after the fact / First Degree Murder: "Between April 6, 2009 and April 7, 2009, at an unknown hour, Abraham Shakespeare was murdered within the residence located at 5732 Highway 60 East in Plant City."

Hillsborough County Florida Sheriff's Office Press Releases Tuesday February 2, 2010 Time: 5:00 PM, Dorice Donegan Moore, DOB 7-25-72, 9340 Red Hawk Bend Drive, Lakeland, Florida, Charge: Accessory after the fact/First Degree Murder: - On February 2, 2010 at approximately 5:00 p.m., Hillsborough deputies arrested Dorice Moore in eastern Hillsborough County on State Road 39. - Between April 6, 2009 and April 7, 2009, at an unknown hour, Abraham Shakespeare was murdered within the residence located at 5732 Highway 60 East in Plant City. - Dorice Moore arranged for an undisclosed witness to use a backhoe to dig a hole to bury construction debris behind the residence located at 5802 Highway 60 East in Plant City, and later had him come back to fill the hole in. The undisclosed witness later met with the Polk County Sheriff’s Detective Wallace and Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Detective Thomas and identified the location where the body was recovered as the same location where he had been requested to dig the hole.

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2010-02-02

Dee Dee Moore

Hillsborough County Florda Booking #: 10005354 Arrest: 02/02/2010 ALIASES: Dee Dee Moore Dorice Donegan Moore

Hillsborough County Florida Sheriff's Office MOORE DORICE DONEGAN Booking#: 10005354, Address: 9340 RED HAWK BEND DR LAKELAND FL 33809 DOB: 07/25/1972 ALIASES: MOORE,DEE DEE, MOORE,DORICE DONEGAN, ARREST LOCATION: 2310 FALKENBURG RD N REMARK: 1ST DEGREE MURDER, NO BOND PER JUDGE CORVO - 1 REMOVE - 2 ACCESSORY AFTER FACT

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2010-02-02

John Liguori: "I am very surprised at the way this matter was handled today, especially in light of the fact that had I been notified of their interest in arresting her."

"As she was being walked to a deputy's car, Moore said she did not kill Shakespeare and said she was sorry for the family's loss." "She is going to plead not guilty, Liguori said"

Dee Dee Moore charged in connection to murder of lottery winner Shakespeare (read more) [www2.tbo.com] By HOWARD ALTMAN, The Tampa Tribune and JENNIFER LEIGH, News Channel 8, Published: February 2, 2010, "Moore was in custody at a Hillsborough County jail, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office spokesman Larry McKinnon and is now being taken to the Orient Road Jail for booking. As she was being walked to a deputy's car, Moore said she did not kill Shakespeareand said she was sorry for the family's loss." "Liguori has told HCSO his client is not to be questioned about Shakespeare." - "I am not surprised that she has been arrested in connection with the disapperance with Shakespeare," said Liguori. "I am very surprised at the way this matter was handled today, especially in light of the fact that had I been notified of their interest in arresting her, I would have surrendered her immediately. It appears that they have gone to curious lengths to effectuate her detention and arrest in Hillsborough County." She is going to plead not guilty, Liguori said."

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2010-02-02

"Sheriff's are executing a search warrant on the two story home where the body was found simultaneous to the news conference." "Authorities believe Abraham was murdered in the single story ranch house next door"

"A gun believed to be used to shoot Abraham has been recovered" "It is still possible that Moore could be charged with murder. The investigation is not complete and it is likely Moore will be charged with other crimes."

EXCERPTS FROM: News Conference w/Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee 2/2/10 8pm: - At 5:00 pm tonight DeeDee Moore was arrested on Highway 39 and charged with Accessory After the Fact Related to 1st Degree Murder. - Probable cause affidavit: Authorities believe on April 6 or April 7, 2009 Abraham was murdered. Moore hired an accomplice to use a backhoe to dig the hole for burial. During 2009 Moore used numerous methods to create the illusion Abraham was still alive including false phone calls from his phone and sending cards to his mother. - Moore inquired if anyone knew of someone due to report to prison who would be willing to confess to killing Abraham. She offered $50,000 in exchanged for the confession. - A gun believed to be used to shoot Abraham has been recovered. - Shortly before authorities obtained the search warrant to search the concrete slab, Moore hired an accomplice to removed Abraham's body from the location where authorities eventually found it. She instructed the accomplice to dig up the concrete where she had placed a mark, remove the body, and place it on a trailer she provided. Moore admitted to police she purchased lime to put over the body. - Sheriff's are executing a search warrant on the two story home where the body was found simultaneous to the news conference. Authorities believe Abraham was murdered in the single story ranch house next door.

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2010-02-02

"[Cedric] Edom said Moore told her three days ago that she knew Shakespeare had been set up for a robbery and that he was shot twice. She did not say when Shakespeare was shot."

"Yes, she can be charged with murder. The investigation is still unfolding right now. I would expect there will be more charges brought by the state attorney."

Sheriff details evidence against Dee Dee Moore in Shakespeare case (read more at link) [www2.tbo.com] By HOWARD ALTMAN, The Tampa Tribune and JENNIFER LEIGH, News Channel 8, Published: February 2, 2010, "She is not currently charged with the murder,'' Gee [Hillsborough County Sheriff] said. "Yes, she can be charged with murder. The investigation is still unfolding right now. I would expect there will be more charges brought by the state attorney. Right now, this is what we are comfortable with,'' the sheriff added." "I just thank God," said Edom at news of Moore's arrest. "I wanted her to give my family closure. She said she would give my aunt [Shakespeare's mother Elizabeth Walker] closure. It is coming to a head, soon will be over. I am sure she will identify whoever done it and they are going to be brought to justice." Edom said Moore told her three days ago that she knew Shakespeare had been set up for a robbery and that he was shot twice. She did not say when Shakespeare was shot."

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2010-02-02

"It's too early to speculate about the possibility of a plea bargain, Liguori said. He acknowledged that more serious charges could be filed later against his client."

"But Liguori said the killer could still be on the loose."

Friend of lotto winner arrested (read more at link) [www.myfoxorlando.com] Updated: Wednesday, 03 Feb 2010, 1:07 AM EST, Published : Tuesday, 02 Feb 2010, 5:40 PM EST, TAMARA LUSH, Associated Press writer, "I won't say we have identified all of the players involved," said Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee. "We're going to find out everyone that was involved. We're going to seek justice." "Moore's attorney, John Liguori, said he's not surprised his client was arrested, considering recent developments in the investigation. But Liguori said the killer could still be on the loose. "DeeDee may be a valuable witness against anyone responsible for the actual murder of Abraham Shakespeare," Liguori said. It's too early to speculate about the possibility of a plea bargain, Liguori said. He acknowledged that more serious charges could be filed later against his client."

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2010-02-03

Dee Dee Moore, in the central booking section of the Orient Road Jail "Hillsborough detectives say Shakespeare died April 6 or April 7 in the single-story ranch home at 5732 State Rd 60 E, Plant City."

"Moore ended up owning all of Shakespeare's various real estate holdings and other assets, including more than $600,000 in debts owed to him. She has been living in a gated Polk County community with a fence and a surveillance system that was once Shakespeare's."

'Helper' arrested in killing of Lotto winner Abraham Shakespeare (read more at link) [www.tampabay.com] In Print: Wednesday, February 3, 2010, "A chronology of death and deceit 00/00/2006: Shakespeare takes an $11 million lump sum payment for a lottery jackpot. 11/00/2008: Dorice Donegan Moore arranges to meet him, saying she wants to write a book. 04/06/2009-04/07/2009: Shakespeare is killed in Plant City at 5732 State Road 60 E 04/00/2009: Moore hired a man with a backhoe to dig a hole at 5802 State Road 60 E 04/00/2009: Moore bought bags of lime to bury with him 04/00/2009: Backhoe worker Told it was for construction debris. The hole was later covered. 04/00/2009: Moore used Abraham's cell phone to text his friends/family, saying he's "Okay" 11/00/2009: His family reports him missing. 12/00/2009: Moore says she helped Shakespeare disappear, and writes to his mom posing as him 12/27/2009: Moore has someone call Shakespeare's mother pretending to be him. 12/28/2009-01/21/2010: Moore seeks someone willing to admit to the murder for $50,000 01/25/2010: Moore gives someone .38 Smith & Wesson revolver described as murder weapon. 01/25/2010: Moore shows him where the body is buried and arranges for it to be moved. 01/25/2010: Moore points to a 30x30 ft slab, lays metal bar to mark the exact spot 01/25/2010: Moore supplied a Ford F-150 pick-up truck with a trailer for the grisly job 01/25/2010: Moore supplied a galvanized metal trough, bleach, gloves and plastic sheeting. 01/25/2010: The body was supposed to be moved 8 p.m. 01/25/2010: Search Warrant executed at both 5802 State Road 60 E and 5732 State Road 60 E 01/28/2010: Hillsborough County Deputies find the body under a concrete slab. 02/01/2010: Moore tells reporters she didn't pull the trigger but covered up the death. 02/02/2010: Dee Dee Moore is arrested.

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2010-02-03

"Even before Shakespeare could pick up his winnings, the lottery ticket became a curse, says his cousin, Cedric Edom. Word quickly filtered throughout Shakespeare's Lakeland neighborhood that the tall, thin man in the little wooden home on Pear Street had come into a tremendous fortune."

"The next day, Edom says, he found out Shakespeare was bringing along a man from the neighborhood and the man's children. By the time Shakespeare got back, he had agreed to give the man $1 million for himself and another $1 million for the children, Edom said"

Trust was costly for Shakespeare (read more at link) [www2.tbo.com],By HOWARD ALTMAN, The Tampa Tribune, Published: February 3, 2010, "Even before Shakespeare could pick up his winnings, the lottery ticket became a curse, says his cousin, Cedric Edom. Word quickly filtered throughout Shakespeare's Lakeland neighborhood that the tall, thin man in the little wooden home on Pear Street had come into a tremendous fortune. Instantly, says Edom, people began approaching Shakespeare, asking for money." "Edom says he found out his cousin was a wealthy man when a local businessman came over to his house and told him he no longer needed to worry about money, because Shakespeare had won a bundle. Then the man said something troubling. Shakespeare was bringing people with him to Tallahassee to pick up his winnings." "The next day, Edom says, he found out Shakespeare was bringing along a man from the neighborhood and the man's children. By the time Shakespeare got back, he had agreed to give the man $1 million for himself and another $1 million for the children, Edom said. Shakespeare was driving back from Tallahassee when he called, says Edom. He said from Shakespeare's voice, he knew that just hours into being a multimillionaire, his cousin was miserable. "You could tell he was being pressured," says Edom. "You could tell he was uncomfortable."

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2010-02-03

"She knew he needed money. He and his wife had been arrested for driving with suspended licenses and his son was about to go off to college"

"So for $5,000, he agreed to give Shakespeare's mother a birthday card"

Trust was costly for Shakespeare (read more at link) [www2.tbo.com],By HOWARD ALTMAN, The Tampa Tribune, Published: February 3, 2010, "Near the end of September, Edom says, Moore approached him with an offer. She knew he needed money. He and his wife had been arrested for driving with suspended licenses and his son was about to go off to college. So for $5,000, he agreed to give Shakespeare's mother a birthday card, purporting to be from Shakespeare, he said. Edom says he did nothing wrong. He took the money and delivered the card, but never said it was from Shakespeare."

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2010-02-03

"She has blamed a relative of Shakespeare's, her 14-year-old son, a drug dealer, and finally herself in an act of self-defense."

ONE MILLION BOND SET

Judge Sets Moore's Bond at $1 Million (read more at link) By Merissa Green [www.theledger.com], Published: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 1:02 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 1:02 a.m "A Hillsborough County judge set bond at $1 million today for Dorice "DeeDee" Moore, who was arrested Tuesday and charged with accessory after the fact to first-degree murder in the death of Lotto winner Abraham Shakespeare" - "Asked if she had been cooperative, prosecutors said Moore has given four different stories about who killed Shakespeare. She has blamed a relative of Shakespeare's, her 14-year-old son, a drug dealer, and finally herself in an act of self-defense"

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2010-02-03

"Moore's father says no matter the outcome, he's not sure his daughter will ever be a free woman again."

"She's told three or four stories at one time," Donegan said."

DeeDee Moore's Father: 'I Have No Idea In The World' (read more at link) [www.cfnews13.com], Wednesday, February 03, 2010 8:10:12 PM, "Moore's father says he isn't sure what to believe. "I want to believe she didn't do it, but I have no idea in the world," said Moore's father, Pat Donegan. Donegan says a few days ago he asked his daughter if she killed Shakespeare and she said no. "She's my daughter. We all love her to death," Donegan said. "But she's done, maybe, some things that she shouldn't have did."

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2010-02-03

Dee Dee's List: 14yr Old Son Shakespeare's Cousin An Attorney A Drug Dealer Self Defense "This lady is a very dangerous individual," Rev. H.B. Holmes said."

"The court also imposed a Nebia requirement, which means Moore must disclose the source of the bond payment and demonstrate that the money was not acquired illegally."

Prosecutor says suspect pointing fingers in Lotto winner's death (read more at link) By Rebecca Catalanello, Times Staff Writer Posted: Feb 03, 2010 02:36 PM [www.tampabay.com], "Deputies believe she knows who killed Lotto winner Abraham Shakespeare. But when Dorice "Dee Dee" Moore stood before a judge Wednesday morning wearing jailhouse orange, a prosecutor said she's pointed the finger at many people — including herself. At various times, Moore has blamed an attorney, her 14-year-old son, a drug dealer and one of Shakespeare's relatives, Assistant State Attorney Jay Pruner told Hillsborough Circuit Judge Walter Heinrich. She even claimed at some point that she did it in self defense, Pruner said during the hearing." "A spokesman for Shakespeare's family said news of the bail came as a shock to those who cared about him, those who believe the possibility of her release is a threat to the community. "This lady is a very dangerous individual," Rev. H.B. Holmes said. Shakespeare's mother, Elizabeth Walker, is planning a Thursday morning press conference to talk about the developments." - "On Saturday at 1 p.m., the family plans to bury Shakespeare."

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2010-02-03

"But Shakespeare's cousin, Cedric Edom, said Moore told him three days ago [02/01/2010] that Shakespeare, whose funeral is set for Saturday, had been shot twice"

"Edom said the last time he saw his cousin was April 4."

Sheriff details evidence against Dee Dee Moore in Shakespeare case (read more at link) By: Tina Hodges, Updated: Feb 3, 2010 [www.newsoxy.com], "Just hours before her arrest today, an emotional Dorice Donegan "Dee Dee" Moore maintained she didn't kill lottery millionaire Abraham Shakespeare. "I'm not scared of going to jail for murder, because there is no jury that's going to convict me,'' she said." - "But Shakespeare's cousin, Cedric Edom, said Moore told him three days ago [02/01/2010] that Shakespeare, whose funeral is set for Saturday, had been shot twice. "I just thank God," Edom said at news of Moore's arrest. "I wanted her to give my family closure. She said she would give my aunt closure. It is coming to a head, soon will be over. I am sure she will identify whoever did it and they are going to be brought to justice." Edom said the last time he saw his cousin was April 4. Authorities said that Shakespeare was killed either April 6 or April 7. "I told her how my aunt felt," said Edom. "How my aunt really did trust her and really did love her. She had my aunt very comfortable." Moore started to break down after hearing that, said Edom."

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2010-02-04

"The judge also asked the state attorney's office about the status of the murder investigation and when more arrests would be likely. The assistant state attorney replied likely in the next few days or weeks."

"Judge Walter Heinrich persisted: "So she has made all those claims at one time or another?" "Yes, yes sir!"

Dee Dee Moore points finger at own son (read more at link) [www.myfoxorlando.com],Updated: Thursday, 04 Feb 2010, 1:57 AM EST, Published : Thursday, 04 Feb 2010, 1:57 AM EST, "Dee Dee Moore is behind bars in Hillsborough County after a judge today set her bond at one million dollars with a condition. If Moore comes up with the necessary 10 percent, she'll have to prove the money is legal. " "In court, there was a stunning answer from the Assistant State Attorney when the judge asked him if Moore was being cooperative. Assistant State Attorney Jay Pruner responds, "To the extent if cooperation involves giving a variety of explanations about how Mr. Shakespeare was killed including being killed by her 14-year-old son, her attorney, Mr. Shakespeare's cousin and drug dealer, or herself in self-defense; if that's cooperation your honor." Judge Walter Heinrich persisted: "So she has made all those claims at one time or another?" "Yes, yes sir!" "The judge also asked the state attorney's office about the status of the murder investigation and when more arrests would be likely. The assistant state attorney replied likely in the next few days or weeks."

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2010-02-04

"Any reference to her son's involvement was never a serious statement and the law enforcement officers knew very well that she wasn't implicating her son in any criminal activity whatsoever," Liguori said."

"DeeDee is trying to contact people to determine if there is money'' for the bond, Liguori said."

According to investigators Suspect in Lotto Killing Told 5 Different Stories (read more at link) [www.theledger.com], By Merissa Green, The Ledger Published: Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 2:55 a.m., Last Modified: Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 2:55 a.m., "John Liguori, who was hired recently by Moore, said he spent some time talking to her and she indicated that prosecutors didn't accurately characterize the conversations she had with law enforcement. "Any reference to her son's involvement was never a serious statement and the law enforcement officers knew very well that she wasn't implicating her son in any criminal activity whatsoever," Liguori said." "Liguori said there are no immediate plans for Moore to post bond. "DeeDee is trying to contact people to determine if there is money'' for the bond, Liguori said."

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2010-02-04

"Frances Moore, Moore's former mother-in-law, expressed anger that her grandson had been drawn into the case."

"How low can you sink to accuse your own son?" she said Wednesday"

According to investigators Suspect in Lotto Killing Told 5 Different Stories (read more at link) [www.theledger.com], By Merissa Green, The Ledger Published: Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 2:55 a.m., Last Modified: Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 2:55 a.m., "Frances Moore, Moore's former mother-in-law, expressed anger that her grandson had been drawn into the case. "How low can you sink to accuse your own son?" she said Wednesday. Frances Moore, who lives in Dover, said Moore had joint custody of her 15-year-old grandson with her son, James. Until the media attention, Moore's son lived with her, said Frances Moore. She said her grandson is trying to cope with what's happened. "You can tell it's bothering him," she said. "He's a strong boy."

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2010-02-04

"Edom said one of those license plates was on his Crown Victoria and Young had his car impounded in November. He said Moore got the car back on Dec. 15 and told him to contact The Ledger to ask for a retraction of a story that said he had filed the missing person report on Shakespeare."

"He said she threatened to take back the East Lakeland lakefront home that Shakespeare bought for him" "Edom said Moore used Lakeland Police Officer Troy Young to intimidate him."

According to investigators Suspect in Lotto Killing Told 5 Different Stories (read more at link) [www.theledger.com], By Merissa Green, The Ledger Published: Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 2:55 a.m., Last Modified: Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 2:55 a.m., "Cedric Edom, who reported Shakespeare missing in November, said he owed Shakespeare money and was one of the people from whom Moore collected debts. Shakespeare had won a $17 million lump sum Lotto payout in November 2006. Edom said when he raised too many questions about Shakespeare's whereabouts, Moore threatened him. He said she threatened to take back the East Lakeland lakefront home that Shakespeare bought for him and that's what prompted him to report Shakespeare missing." "Edom said Moore used Lakeland Police Officer Troy Young to intimidate him. Edom said he was out of jail on a driving with a suspended license charge and he didn't want to go back. Polk County sheriff's officials said Young looked up license plate numbers Moore gave him and provided other help to her. Edom said one of those license plates was on his Crown Victoria and Young had his car impounded in November. He said Moore got the car back on Dec. 15 and told him to contact The Ledger to ask for a retraction of a story that said he had filed the missing person report on Shakespeare."

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2010-02-04

"Dorice "DeeDee" Moore brought Elizabeth Walker to Busch Gardens and Walt Disney World. She took her out to dinner. The last time the two saw each other, Moore gave Walker a Bible."

"Walker grew emotional at the end of the news conference. Nearby, a tear rolled down the cheek of Shakespeare's 8-year-old son, Moses."

Dead Lotto winner's mother tells of betrayal (read more at link) [www.tampabay.com], By Colleen Jenkins, Times Staff Writer Posted: Feb 04, 2010 11:44 AM, "Dorice "DeeDee" Moore brought Elizabeth Walker to Busch Gardens and Walt Disney World. She took her out to dinner. The last time the two saw each other, Moore gave Walker a Bible." - "I feel hurt, disappointed," the Polk County woman said Thursday. "I can't understand how someone could do that, knowing what has happened ... knowing that my son is dead and I'll never see him again." "Moore had told Walker that Shakespeare was in Orlando or had gone to California to get treatment for an illness, the mother said. Moore had led the family to believe that Shakespeare had AIDS." "We now leave judgment of those who harmed him in the hands of God and our conviction system," she said."

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2010-02-04

"Elizabeth Walker said she believed for a long time that her missing son was going to show up alive. She thought he would come home for Thanksgiving or Christmas."

"At a news conference today, Walker said her son was a kindhearted person. She last saw him sometime around April, when he gave her his CD player because hers was broken."

Dead Lotto winner's mother tells of betrayal (read more at link) [plantcity2.tbo.com], By JOSH POLTILOVE, The Tampa Tribune, Published: February 4, 2010, "The mother of lottery winner Abraham Shakespeare said today that she believes his former business associate, Dorice Donegan "Dee Dee" Moore, masterminded the plot behind his death but that others were involved. Elizabeth Walker said she believed for a long time that her missing son was going to show up alive. She thought he would come home for Thanksgiving or Christmas. But he didn't, and she decided that the stories she had been told – that Shakespeare was alive – were lies." "She said she was deceived by Moore, who previously took her to Walt Disney World and Busch Gardens. "I feel angry," she said of Moore. "I feel hurt, disappointed."

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2010-02-04

"Authorities say Moore knew Shakespeare had been shot to death when that information had not been revealed."

"She tried to con the police and now she's trying to con the media and the public," Judd said."

Judd: ' She tried to con the police and now she's trying to con the media' (read more at link) [www.abcactionnews.com], Reported by: Cary Williams Email: cwilliams@abcactionnews.com, "Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd shed new light in the Abraham Shakespeare murder case Wednesday when he appeared on ABC's 'Good Morning America.'" During his GMA appearance, Sheriff Judd said detectives were suspicious of Moore early on. "She's a con artist. She conned Abraham Shakespeare out of one-point-eight million dollars, we're sure of. She tried to con the police and now she's trying to con the media and the public," Judd said." Our detectives knew from the very first time they interviewed her that she was very slick, that she was a con, she was manipulating everyone she could, creating and distorting facts that would fit her set of circumstances and show that she was totally innocent, when we know that just the opposite is true," Judd said."

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2010-02-04

"She took undercover sources of ours to the site and said this is where Abraham is buried," he said."

"She actually was responsible for giving a firearm to the undercover and said, "This is the murder weapon."

Sheriff Judd: Moore's own words led to her arrest (read more at link) [www.baynews9.com], Thursday, February 4, 2010, "The suspect in the case surrounding the murdered lottery winner was the key to her own arrest, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. Judd said Moore's statements to investigators showed she knew more than she was letting on" "She's the only one that talked about shooting," Judd said. "We never talked about it. She brought it up, and she brought it up to the media, and she brought it up to our detectives. It wasn't our words, it was her words."

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2010-02-04

"I was just looking for him. Just maybe drive up any day. But after I saw that that didn't happen, it put a big grief on my heart, a deep longing, a loneliness, missing my son."

"When his body was found, Walker says she realized that she was duped"

'Grief on my heart' - Abraham Shakespeare's mother describes deception (read more at link) [www.myfoxtampabay.com], Updated: Thursday, 04 Feb 2010, 5:26 PM EST, Published : Thursday, 04 Feb 2010, 4:28 PM EST, "She said she held out hope that her son would reappear one day. "I was just looking for him. Just maybe drive up any day. But after I saw that that didn't happen, it put a big grief on my heart, a deep longing, a loneliness, missing my son. And thinking about I'd never see him again -- it hurts," she said." "At first I believed her, because she would get text messages and say that was from Abraham, and would tell them to tell me that he was alright, and to take care of his mother, and make sure I get around to places I had to go. So I believed it, that Abraham was somewhere and was just going to pop up," Walker said."

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2010-02-05

Screen capture of amarikai's original posting of 02/05/2010 6:57pm Screen capture of amarikai's original posting of 02/05/2010 8:44pm

ALSO SEE: Timeline Date 08/28/2007 Complaint filed against Barbara Jackson ALSO SEE: Timeline Date 01/09/2008 Abraham Shakespeare President of Amari Kai Company

Found Deceased FL- missing lottery winner Abraham (Found Materials on www.websleuths.com) 02-05-2010, 06:57 PM amarikai Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 9 Information from Eddie Cason - CEO, Amari Kai Company -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All, Here's a press release regarding the Ledger's depiction on my connection to the case. Also, here's a copy of a complaint I filed on Abraham's behalf. I think you all are doing some great work and I'm happy people are sounding alarms. Eddie Cason Amari Kai Company www.amarikai.com elcason@amarikai.com

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2010-02-05

ALSO SEE: Timeline Date 01/09/2008 Abraham Shakespeare President of Amari Kai Company

PRESS RELEASE Eddie Cason Amari Kai Co. Press Release 02/05/2010 "Eddie Cason, whom never met “Dee Dee” Moore and only business relationship with Abraham Shakespeare was through Community Bank"

Eddie Cason, Amari Kai Company Press Release "Lakeland, FL, February 5, 2010: Eddie Cason - the CEO of Amari Kai Company, whom applied for a $47,500 commercial business loan from Community Bank in Lakeland, was asked by their Financial Center Manager to add Abraham Shakespeare name as President of Amari Kai Company, in order to approve the loan. The loan was processed on Feb. 4, 2008 and matured on April 21, 2008 and cost $715.38 at a 7.014% APR. Amari Kai Company never received funding from Abraham Shakespeare, only from Community Bank in Lakeland. The Lakeland news paper, The Ledger, reported Eddie Cason and his company Amari Kai entangled with Abraham Shakespeare and his murder suspect “Dee Dee” Moore. See entangled web link at www.theledger.com. Eddie Cason, whom never met “Dee Dee” Moore and only business relationship with Abraham Shakespeare was through Community Bank, requested on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, that the Ledger properly clarify their depiction of his company’s relationship to the murdered millionaire Abraham Shakespeare."

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2010-02-05

"Linda and Patrick Donegan, married 46 years, aren't sure what to make of all the recent revelations about their daughter"

"The retired certified nursing assistant and air conditioning serviceman think maybe Moore got mixed up with the wrong people when she tried to collect Shakespeare's debts."

Woman accused in Lotto winner's slaying has past of deceit, some say (read more at link) By Colleen Jenkins and John Martin, Times Staff Writers, In Print: Friday, February 5, 2010 [www.tampabay.com], "What do Moore's parents think? Linda and Patrick Donegan, married 46 years, aren't sure what to make of all the recent revelations about their daughter. They know Moore as the girl who participated in Brownies and ROTC and her church youth group, then worked hard as an adult running her own businesses. They describe her as "a go-getter." They never met Shakespeare, but they have visited the $1.1 million home their daughter bought from him for $655,000 in January 2009. The retired certified nursing assistant and air conditioning serviceman think maybe Moore got mixed up with the wrong people when she tried to collect Shakespeare's debts. Or, her mother wonders, perhaps she suffered an unknown head injury when her Hummer was struck in a head-on collision in 2005. They plan to visit her in jail this weekend. But they both expressed deep sympathy for Shakespeare's family."

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2010-02-05

Gregory Todd Smith

"According to Smith, the case stopped being about Moore and became an obsession to find Shakespeare so that his mother and family could have some peace."

EXCLUSIVE: Confidential informant in Shakespeare case speaks out (read more at link) [www.abcactionnews.com], Reported by: Rebecca Medina, Email: rmedina@wfts.com, Last Update: 2/05 11:56 pm, "Gregory Todd Smith's name was released to the public by the Hillsborough County State Attorney's office this week." - "He reportedly became a confidential informant for authorities after he allegedly made a phone call to Abraham Shakespeare's mother pretending to be the lotto winner, so she'd believe her son was alive." - "Smith said for months he lived a double life as he worked with Polk County investigators to find Shakespeare's body and it finally paid off when Moore allegedly took Smith and an unidentified man to where the lotto winner was buried." "Smith said he and Shakespeare are connected for life, saying, "If he's listening I want him to know job well done. Thank you for being the friend that you were, thank you for everything that you have done for me and the community because you had a heart of gold and you helped a lot of people out."

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2010-02-06

"Although the funeral at New Bethel AME Church was typical in many ways, including a gospel rendition of "Amazing Grace," it also featured a part-dance, part-mime performance representing the transition to an afterlife."

"No family members spoke at the funeral, but a poem penned by Shakespeare's brother was read by a female mourner."

Friends, family recall slain lottery winner (read more at link) [www2.tbo.com], By STEPHEN THOMPSON and KATIE CORONADO The News Center, Published: February 6, 2010, "Dozens of family members and friends turned out to remember Abraham Shakespeare at his funeral Saturday, often cheering whenever anyone mentioned bringing to justice those responsible for the lottery winner's slaying. "The Bible says the love of money is the root of all evil," said Polk County sheriff's Maj. Joe Halman Jr., one of the speakers and the man in charge of the detectives working on the case. "This is the hour we live in." Although the funeral at New Bethel AME Church was typical in many ways, including a gospel rendition of "Amazing Grace," it also featured a part-dance, part-mime performance representing the transition to an afterlife. No family members spoke at the funeral, but a poem penned by Shakespeare's brother was read by a female mourner. "In these streets nothing is cheap,'' the woman read. "At all times we must watch our back and if not they'll lay us flat as a mat."

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2010-02-06

"No more crying there, we are going to see the king," the choir sang as Shakespeare's mother and a large procession of supporters entered the church." "Moses Shakespeare asked to speak before the service ended. Overcome with emotion, the child was only able to get out a few sentences. "I just miss all the good times," he said."

"Justice!" cried Pastor H.B. Holmes. "I'm calling on justice! Deception has got to go." "Whoever was involved, Shakespeare's friend Eddie Dixon said, "they need the electric chair."

Cries for justice come during slain Lotto winner's funeral (read more at link) [www.tampabay.com], By Colleen Jenkins, Times Staff Writer Posted: Feb 06, 2010 06:12 PM, "Detectives David Wallace and Dave Clark received a standing ovation from the congregation of more than 200 people. "They worked night and day around the clock as if this was their own family," said their boss, Major Joe Halman. The Bible says the love of money is the root of all evil," Halman said" "The message Saturday was not solely about justice. Speakers offered comfort to Shakespeare's grieving family and celebrated him for his generosity. Holmes, the officiating pastor, likened Shakespeare to the good Samaritan who helped the downtrodden." "Walker and one of Shakespeare's sons, 8-year-old Moses, sat on the front row, just feet away from the casket draped with an all-white bouquet of roses, pussy willow, orchids and chrysanthemums. Pictures of Shakespeare showed his trademark dreadlocks." - "Inside the church, Diane Ashley sang of how a mother's love comes with no charge. Outside the church, she said the recent answers about Shakespeare's whereabouts had lifted the burden of not knowing for his mother. But Ashley, who was Shakespeare's boss before he won the lottery, said there are now more questions about why someone would harm him. "It's no healing," she said. "It doesn't close anything."

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2010-02-08

"Sheriff's deputies from Hillsborough and Polk counties on Monday searched the Lakeland home where Dorice Donegan "Dee Dee" Moore was living."

SEARCH WARRANT Served at 9340 Redhawk Bend Drive

Deputies search home of Shakespeare associate Dee Dee Moore (read more at link) TBO.com Published: February 8, 2010, [www2.tbo.com], "Investigators, who served a court authorized search warrant, spent the day at the house, which Shakespeare bought after winning an estimated $30 million in 2006. Records show a company owned by Moore and her boyfriend purchased the 9340 Red Hawk Drive house from Shakespeare in January 2009 for $655,000." http://www2.tbo.com/video/2010/feb/08/moores-home-being-searched--88651/video-news/

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2010-02-08

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Deputies search home of Shakespeare associate Dee Dee Moore (read more at link) Reported by: Rebecca Medinal, Email: rmedina@wfts.com Last Update: 5:53 pm, [www.abcactionnews.com], "Investigators began their search just after 10:00 Monday morning, and they were expected to spend the day looking through the 4,000 square-foot home for any information that could tie Moore to Shakespeare. More than five hours were spent inside the garages of the home. Authorities pulled out printers, computers and boxes of documents."

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2010-02-10

Gregory Todd Smith

"Smith says he didn't talk to Shakespeare much about the money he won. They were just good friends."

Lakeland man helps crack case of murdered millionaire (read more at link) [www.wtsp.com],Tammie Fields, "Smith says, "The first time that I ever saw Dee Dee Moore, it was through Abraham right here at this shop. He brought Dee Dee Moore around and said, 'Greg, this is the lady that's going to be helping me with a few of the things that I'm dealing with as far as my financial situation.'" He says it was a brief encounter because he was busy working at a Lakeland barber shop and he didn't think much of it. He says Shakespeare would stop by about two or three times a week. Even after he won the 30 million dollar jackpot in 2006, he'd still pick up a broom and help clean up. Smith says, "He'd just get to sweeping and he'd sweep and joke around."

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2010-02-15

"A month before, Dee Dee Moore turned over American Medical Professionals – which provided group homes and senior care facilities with nurses and nursing assistants - to Munguia, who said she had run the day-to-day operations since 2008. The business was run out of the house at 5732 S.R. 60, Plant City"

"On Jan. 11, having no clue about the ongoing investigation, Munguia and her family moved in from their place in Bonifay." "I moved into a nightmare," Munguia said" "Who wants to work at a murder scene?" she asked"

Shadow cast by death of missing lottery winner forces woman to move (read more at link) [www2.tbo.com], By HOWARD ALTMAN, The Tampa Tribune, Published: February 15, 2010 "For Debbie Munguia, living in one of the nation's most infamous crime scenes is bad enough. Trying to make a go of a business there is impossible. That's why the U-Haul was parked in the driveway Friday, and why she and her family and friends were packing and loading boxes onto the truck. Standing in the garage of the brick house at 5732 S.R. 60 near Plant City, Munguia stopped what she was doing and took a deep drag off her cigarette. "I can't wait to get out of here," she said." "Exactly two weeks after moving in, though, Munguia was told to move out temporarily. Investigators had to dig up the cement slab Dee Dee Moore had laid under a canopy of trees behind the adjacent property and needed to search the brick house and the bigger house next door at 5802 S.R. 60. They had to find Shakespeare's body and figured out who killed him." "But there are complications to the move. On Friday, a friend of Moore's - who would not give her name - was overseeing things because some of the items inside were purchased by Moore before she met Shakespeare, said Moore's mother, Linda Donegan. Some belong to Moore's son, Robert James Moore, other items were purchased after Moore met Shakespeare. Same for the house at 5802 S.R. 60."

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2010-02-16

"Krasniqi told The Ledger Monday by e-mail that he was "shocked and sickened to learn about the untimely death of Abraham Shakespeare."

"According to Hillsborough property records, Krasniqi is the owner of the home at 5802 State Road 60 E. in Plant City where Shakespeare's remains were found."

Corvette Bought by Suspect DeeDee Moore Returned by Boyfriend (read more at link) [www.theledger.com], By Merissa Green, The Ledger Published: Monday, February 15, 2010 at 11:58 p.m., Last Modified: Monday, February 15, 2010 at 11:58 p.m., "A 2008 black Corvette allegedly purchased with money from murdered Lotto winner Abraham Shakespeare has been turned over to the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office. Shar Krasniqi, 26, who has been described as the boyfriend of Dorice "DeeDee" Moore, gave the vehicle to the Hillsborough office Friday." - "Krasniqi was interviewed by Hillsborough investigators Friday but officials are not disclosing any information about the interview, according to Debbie Carter, a spokeswoman for the agency." "Since being notified by authorities working on the case, I have fully cooperated with them," Krasniqi said. "When it was brought to my attention that there was personal property obtained fraudulently, I immediately notified law enforcement that I wanted to expedite its return. I have asked law enforcement about returning other items and at this point I am waiting on them to let me know when and what steps to take to giving back the personal property related to the investigation." - "In addition to listing the house in Krasniqi's name, Moore also had her medical staffing company, American Medical Professionals, listed in his name, Polk sheriff's officials have said."

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2010-02-16

D. Howard Stitzel "He said he saw Shakespeare only twice."

"I feel like I've been victimized in this whole thing," Stitzel said. "I know nothing about all this other craziness." "I feel, like, totally duped, too," he said."

Investigation of Lotto winner's death entangles lawyer who 'hit the skids' (read more at link) [www.tampabay.com], "Young love brought Moore and Stitzel together. The romance wasn't theirs. They have teenage sons who at different times dated the same Plant City girl. Shannon Gunn, the girl's mother, got to know and like both of the boys' parents as a result of those relationships. In December 2008, Moore asked Gunn if she knew a good lawyer. Gunn suggested Stitzel. "I don't know if he's good," she recalls saying, "but I know he needs some clients." "Stitzel, in a brief interview with the St. Petersburg Times, said Moore paid him to prepare the documents but that he didn't counsel the parties on any transactions. He said he saw Shakespeare only twice. "I was a transactional attorney," he said. "All I did was prepare deeds." "Moore wasn't simply his client. Stitzel told the Times that he borrowed money from her. He wouldn't say how much. [Shannon] Gunn and Sash [Tom Sash, Real Estate Broker] said Moore told them she loaned the lawyer $25,000." - "In June, Stitzel filed documents on Shakespeare's behalf in a Polk County small claims dispute. He wrote about the lottery winner in present tense. Late last year, the attorney told the Ledger in Lakeland that he last spoke to Shakespeare by phone in October."

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2010-02-19

"This come as sources say Moore's Lakeland attorney, John Liguori, dropped her as a client today."

Dee Dee Moore charged with 1st Degree Murder

Dee Dee Moore charged with murder in lotto winner's death (read more at link) [www.abcactionnews.com], Reported by: Rebecca Medina, Email: rmedina@wfts.com, Reported by: Chad Cookler, 02/19/2010 Last Update: 8:34 pm, "Investigators have now charged Dee Dee Moore with 1st degree murder in the case of murdered lottery winner Abraham Shakespeare. She previously only been charged as an accessory to the crime. This come as sources say Moore's Lakeland attorney, John Liguori, dropped her as a client today."

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2010-02-19

"Deputies said store surveillance cameras caught Moore buying items used to bury Shakespeare's body under a slab of concrete."

"The woman accused of covering up the murder of lottery millionaire Abraham Shakespeare after the fact now faces another charge: First-degree murder."

Deputies charge Moore with murder in Shakespeare's slaying (read more at link) [www2.tbo.com], TBO.com, Published: February 19, 2010, "Dee Dee Moore, already behind bars in Hillsborough County on a charge of being an accessory after the fact to first-degree murder, had the additional charge lodged against her tonight. "There is no credible evidence linking anyone other than Dee Dee Moore to the homicide of Abraham Shakespeare," deputies said in arrest records released tonight. "Ms. Moore has provided several accounts as to how Abraham Shakespeare was killed. In every account, Ms. Moore has admitted being present when Abraham Shakespeare was killed." "He was a victim of "homicidal violence," according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Moore, who denies killing Shakespeare, was arrested earlier on the original charge. She was being held on $1 million bail."

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2010-02-19

"The 22-page affidavit said Moore kept switching the blame for Shakespeare's slaying from a drug dealer named Ronald; to herself in self-defense; Shakespeare's cousin; her own 14-year-old son, R.J.; and finally Plant City attorney David Stitzel."

"There is no credible evidence linking anyone other than Dee Dee Moore to the homicide of Abraham Shakespeare." "The detective said the investigation showed Moore provided documentations that she got the $3.5 million for less than five cents on the dollar"

Variety of stories leads to murder charge for Dee Dee Moore (read more at link) [www2.tbo.com], TBO.com, Published: February 19, 2010, "In an affidavit seeking Moore's arrest, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Detective Greg Thomas recapped the parade of explanations Moore has given investigators about Shakespeare's whereabouts, how she obtained most of his wealth and who killed him. "There is no credible evidence linking anyone other than Dee Dee Moore to the homicide of Abraham Shakespeare," Thomas said in arrest records." "Records show Shakespeare was shot twice with a .38-caliber Smith & Wesson revolver that deputies said Moore turned over to Gregory Todd Smith, who was working with authorities. The affidavit said the weapon was part of an elaborate scheme hatched by Moore to pay someone cash if they admitted killing Shakespeare. Moore is purported to have asked Smith if he knew anyone who would be willing to confess. Smith said he knew someone already facing a lengthy prison term who would be willing to do it for $50,000. But the man was an undercover Lake Wales police officer who met with Moore and Smith on Jan. 21. The officer said he would need more details about the killing to make his confession convincing." "The affidavit said Moore worked with Stitzel to foil those investigating Shakespeare's disappearance and how she cooperated with authorities to implicate Stitzel."

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2010-02-20

"The probable cause affidavit raises questions about the role of a Plant City lawyer who facilitated the transfer of properties from Shakespeare to Moore's medical staffing company last year." "D. Howard Stitzel III has not been charged in connection with the case"

"In a controlled phone call to the lawyer's cell phone, Moore told him she was worried that law enforcement would find out that she and Stitzel had not spoken to Shakespeare on that date and wanted to confirm what he had told them."

DeeDee Moore charged with first degree murder in lottery winner's homicide (more at link) [www.tampabay.com], By Colleen Jenkins and Robbyn Mitchell, Times Staff Writers, In Print: Saturday, February 20, 2010, "The probable cause affidavit raises questions about the role of a Plant City lawyer who facilitated the transfer of properties from Shakespeare to Moore's medical staffing company last year. D. Howard Stitzel III has not been charged in connection with the case. He told detectives that he spoke to Shakespeare, whom he also represented in a child support matter, on Moore's phone on Oct. 6. But Moore told authorities that she and Stitzel never actually spoke to Shakespeare and that she asked Stitzel to say they had a conversation, and he agreed to lie to authorities to help her." "In a controlled phone call to the lawyer's cell phone, Moore told him she was worried that law enforcement would find out that she and Stitzel had not spoken to Shakespeare on that date and wanted to confirm what he had told them. Stitzel told Moore she needed to stop talking to authorities, the report shows. He made no admission that he had lied to detectives, but they said it was apparent he knew Moore had Shakespeare's cell phone in October, and he had not talked to the victim."

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2010-02-20

"Moore said Stitzel came to her office with two "white drug dealers'' and an argument developed, and Shakespeare tried to shoot the lawyer but his gun jammed. Stitzel grabbed her gun from the safe and shot him in the chest"

"When investigators caught her in a lie, she alluded to her son, 14 years old at the time, as the person who shot him" "she asked if she could "keep all of her things'' if she told the truth"

DeeDee Moore charged with first degree murder in lottery winner's homicide (more at link) [www.tampabay.com], By Colleen Jenkins and Robbyn Mitchell, Times Staff Writers, In Print: Saturday, February 20, 2010, "In an interrogation on Jan. 25, Moore said drug dealers who came with him to her office killed him, grabbing her gun out of an open safe to use as a weapon. When investigators caught her in a lie, she alluded to her son, 14 years old at the time, as the person who shot him. Detectives said that near the end of that interview, she asked if she could "keep all of her things'' if she told the truth." "Five days later, in an interview with Hillsborough investigators, Moore said Stitzel came to her office with two "white drug dealers'' and an argument developed, and Shakespeare tried to shoot the lawyer but his gun jammed. Stitzel grabbed her gun from the safe and shot him in the chest, she said. The lawyer and one of the drug dealers left, and the second one told her to have a hole dug and he would take care of the body, detectives said Moore alleged."

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2010-02-20

"[Judith] Haggins told investigators that a month before Shakespeare disappeared, he approached her about what Moore was doing with his money."

"Haggins also said Moore told her not to let Shakespeare go to the bank because some of the money was not there."

DeeDee Moore Denied Bond in Murder Charge (more at link) [www.theledger.com], By Merissa Green, THE LEDGER, Published: Friday, February 19, 2010 at 8:42 p.m., Last Modified: Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 5:07 a.m, "Hillsborough County Judge James Dominguez denied bond for first-degree murder suspect Dorice "DeeDee" Moore early this morning. Moore smiled as the judge made his ruling. Moore has been charged in the the homicide of Lakeland lotto winner Abraham Shakespeare." "The report detailed how Moore took control over assets and debts owed to Shakespeare. The report also mentioned Judy Haggins, who had power of attorney for Shakespeare and had the authority to close accounts. Haggins told investigators that a month before Shakespeare disappeared, he approached her about what Moore was doing with his money. Haggins also said Moore told her not to let Shakespeare go to the bank because some of the money was not there."

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2010-02-20

"Krasniqi, 26, told The Ledger this morning that while he knew the house was in his name, he had no idea about the other things Moore was doing in connection with Shakespeare’s disappearance."

"Krasniqi would not comment this morning about the money Moore was spending but said Moore took advantage of him" “I feel like the past two years of my life has been a big lie,” Krasniqi said"

DeeDee Moore Denied Bond in Murder Charge (more at link) [www.theledger.com], By Merissa Green, THE LEDGER, Published: Friday, February 19, 2010 at 8:42 p.m., Last Modified: Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 5:07 a.m, "[Shar] Krasniqi, 26, told The Ledger this morning that while he knew the house was in his name, he had no idea about the other things Moore was doing in connection with Shakespeare’s disappearance. Krasniqi delivered a 2008 black Corvette to Hillsborough detectives earlier this week that Moore bought for $70,390 from Stingray Chevrolet in Plant City. Moore also wrote a cashier’s check for $250,000 to ASTAT and Supply, LLC, a company registered to Krasniqi." "Krasniqi would not comment this morning about the money Moore was spending but said Moore took advantage of him. “I feel like the past two years of my life has been a big lie,” Krasniqi said. ‘‘I feel used by her as I’m sure many other people do.” Krasniqi said he has not kept up with the coverage of the Shakespeare ordeal because he wouldn’t be able to “handle it.'' “It’s hard for me,” he said."

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2010-02-20

Byrd & Stitzel Firm "Byrd said Stitzel had ongoing health and family problems. "He wasn't showing up for work," Byrd said. "I actually had to fire him over the phone." Stitzel said business disagreements with his partners led to his departure."

"I hit the skids, man," Stitzel, 45, said last week. On his way down, he met Dorice "DeeDee" Moore" "They seized Stitzel's law office and records, and he now has attorneys of his own."

Investigation of Lotto winner's death entangles lawyer who 'hit the skids' (more at link) [www.tampabay.com], By Colleen Jenkins and John Martin, Times Staff Writers, Posted: Feb 20, 2010 01:31 PM, "Stitzel figures prominently in the probable cause affidavit supporting Moore's arrest. The lawyer is one of several people she blamed for the killing, and he helped transfer assets and property from Shakespeare to Moore's medical staffing company. He also told detectives that he spoke to Shakespeare by phone in October — six months after the lottery winner's presumed death. But they continue to investigate all the potential players. They seized Stitzel's law office and records, and he now has attorneys of his own. He and his attorneys deny any wrongdoing on his part." "Byrd is listed as the preparer of a Jan. 9, 2009, quitclaim deed that transferred Shakespeare's nearly $1.1 million gated community home to Moore's company. But Byrd said he did not prepare the document and that his name appears only because the deed came from an office computer program that automatically included it. He said he never met Shakespeare or Moore. When Stitzel left the firm, he took Shakespeare with him, Byrd said." "Stitzel's attorney, Pat Courtney, said, "He had no reason to believe that (Shakespeare) was anything other than alive until law enforcement came to search that property."

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2010-02-20

"According to the minister, Walker is seeking legal counsel to possibly file a wrongful death civil lawsuit against Moore."

"I don't think she should be free again," said Walker"

Victim's Mom Reacts To First-Degree Murder Charge (more at link) [www.cfnews13.com], "In a press conference Saturday afternoon, Elizabeth Walker sat beside her son's minister to publicly react to Moore's upgraded charge of first-degree murder in connection to his death. Walker said she found out while at a friend's house watching the news, and that she was 'very hurt.' "I don't think she should be free again," said Walker. "I think she needs to repent to God for what she done. I can't say she should be killed. That's up to God and the law of the land." But when asked about her relationship with Moore, Walker said that she did consider her a close friend, and that they took trips together and spent a lot of time in each other's presence."

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2010-02-20

"[Pastor, H.B. Holmes] talked about how the boy [Moses Shakespeare] asked if the pastor had the ability to go see Moore in jail. "He said, 'Because I would like to go to the jail and ask Miss Dee Dee why she killed my father."

"Elizabeth Walker says, [Dee Dee Moore] gave her a bible. Something written in the bible, she explains, is a big reason why she doesn't hate Dee Dee Moore." "Meanwhile, Moore is in solitary confinement at the Orient Road Jail."

Lotto winner's mom says she can forgive accused killer (more at link) [www.abcactionnews.com], Reported by: Elizabeth Dinh, Email: edinh@wfts.com, February 20, 2010, Last Update: 8:42 pm, "Despite the harsh charge Moore faces, Shakespeare's mother says she's not seeking revenge; only justice for son. "I can't say that she should be killed. That just up to God and the laws of the land." Also confused and hurt by the arrest of someone who was once a family friend is shakespeare's eight-year-old son Moses. Holmes talked about how the boy asked if the pastor had the ability to go see Moore in jail. "He said, 'Because I would like to go to the jail and ask Miss Dee Dee why she killed my father.'" "Pastor Holmes says the family will next meet up with lawyers to talk about how Walker can get Shakespeare's money and assets out of Moore's control." "I got to forgive her and go on, no matter how it hurt me." Elizabeth Walker The accused murderer, Elizabeth Walker says, gave her a bible. Something written in the bible, she explains, is a big reason why she doesn't hate Dee Dee Moore."

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2010-02-20

"Before Shakespeare was found to be dead, Moore had befriended Walker, taking her and her grandchildren out to theme parks and dinners."

"Holmes said Walker recently met with lawyer Willie E. Gary to discuss the possibility of a wrongful death lawsuit"

Befriended by Suspect, Mother Of Shakespeare Vows Forgiveness (more at link) [www.theledger.com], By Shoshana Walter, THE LEDGER, Published: Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 10:32 p.m., Last Modified: Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 10:32 p.m., "After learning of the murder charge, Walker and Pastor H.B. Holmes met reporters Saturday at NuJak Development Inc. in Lakeland. Holmes said Walker recently met with lawyer Willie E. Gary to discuss the possibility of a wrongful death lawsuit and how to wrest from Moore the remains of Abraham Shakespeare's fortune. Gary originally represented Shakespeare in a lawsuit over the $30 million winning lottery ticket." "Walker said Shakespeare's son Moses, 8, has had difficulty with his father's death and is receiving professional counseling. Walker has continued to work full time, relying on her faith to carry her through the pain."

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2010-02-21

"Shakespeare had a limited vocabulary, and he didn't know what mutual funds or stocks meant, said Annie Phyall, a retired Polk educator who tried to help him." "Relatives of Shakespeare referred him to Lakeland Mayor Gow Fields, who owns his own insurance agency."

"There were meetings with George Tinsley, a Winter Haven entrepreneur who owns a KFC franchise as well as restaurants at Miami International Airport." "Shakespeare was more interested in where Tinsley bought his suits"

Money doesn't mean happiness (more at link) [www.theledger.com], By Merissa Green, THE LEDGER Published: Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 1:48 a.m., Last Modified: Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 1:48 a.m., "Shakespeare had a limited vocabulary, and he didn't know what mutual funds or stocks meant, said Annie Phyall, a retired Polk educator who tried to help him. "I asked him, 'Shakespeare, how many zeros are in a thousand?'" she said. "He said, 'two.'" There were those who tried to prevent Shakespeare from being taking advantage of, including his mother, Elizabeth Walker of Lakeland, who encouraged him to take reading classes." "There were meetings with George Tinsley, a Winter Haven entrepreneur who owns a KFC franchise as well as restaurants at Miami International Airport. During one meeting, Tinsley gave Shakespeare a 30-minute presentation and recommended a reputable certified public accountant and lawyer, but Shakespeare was more interested in where Tinsley bought his suits. "It was too much for him to handle," Tinsley said about the advice he tried to give Shakespeare." "Relatives of Shakespeare referred him to Lakeland Mayor Gow Fields, who owns his own insurance agency. "They made several attempts to have him talk to me," Fields said. "He didn't have a sophisticated money-management system to make sure he received the payments and interest he was due."

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