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Florida Woman Charged with Double Murder, Faces Death Penalty

12/19/2025

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Susan Avalon, 51, faces the death penalty for allegedly killing one ex-husband and shooting another on the same day.
Authorities claim Avalon planned the attacks across multiple counties, starting with her second ex-husband in Tampa.
She then drove to Bradenton, where she shot her first ex-husband, who survived.
Witnesses saw her leaving the scene in a silver Honda Odyssey, and investigators found her cleaning the vehicle with bleach.
Avalon faces first-degree homicide charges in Manatee County, with potential additional charges in Hillsborough County.

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Story summary

Susan Avalon, 51, faces the death penalty for allegedly killing one ex-husband and shooting another on the same day.
Authorities claim Avalon planned the attacks across multiple counties, starting with her second ex-husband in Tampa.
She then drove to Bradenton, where she shot her first ex-husband, who survived.
Witnesses saw her leaving the scene in a silver Honda Odyssey, and investigators found her cleaning the vehicle with bleach.
Avalon faces first-degree homicide charges in Manatee County, with potential additional charges in Hillsborough County.