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Cold Case Murder of Tammy Fickey Closed After 20 Years

1/8/2026

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Sheriff Closes Cold Case

The cold case murder of Tammy Fickey, 31, in Tampa, Florida, in March 2005, is officially closed after over 20 years.
Investigators identified Arthur Debose as the suspect based on incriminating information from an interview before his death in June 2024.
Debose died in June 2024, so no charges will be filed.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister credited the Cold Case Unit with uncovering the truth for Fickey's family.

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McCray Arrested for Murder

Brandon Ward McCray, 28, was arrested on December 30, 2025, for allegedly killing 56-year-old Heather Asendorf, whose body was found on December 26 wrapped in a blanket on Hollywood Beach.
Authorities suspect foul play in Asendorf's death, and McCray faces charges including sexual battery and kidnapping due to his violent criminal history.
In a separate incident, Jeremy Rawls, 35, is charged after a woman was accidentally shot in the chest during his birthday celebration in West Palm Beach, where four children were present.
Rawls, who has a felony conviction, faces charges for possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and culpable negligence.

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Doctor's Murder-Suicide Tragedy

Jean Dominique Foureau, a Fort Lauderdale emergency-room doctor, fatally shot a 38-year-old woman and killed himself in a murder-suicide on January 7, 2026.
Police discovered the bodies after responding to a domestic disturbance.
Foureau worked at Broward Health Medical Center.
Foureau shared a child with the victim, though it is unclear if the child was present during the incident.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities say they are not seeking additional suspects.

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Historical Context

The 2005 cold case murder of Tammy Fickey in Tampa exemplifies the persistent issue of unsolved crimes in the U.S., with over 250,000 cases remaining unresolved. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Cold Case Unit's efforts reflect a broader trend in law enforcement since the early 2000s, utilizing advanced forensic techniques and community engagement to seek justice for victims and their families.

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Sheriff Closes Cold Case

The cold case murder of Tammy Fickey, 31, in Tampa, Florida, in March 2005, is officially closed after over 20 years.
Investigators identified Arthur Debose as the suspect based on incriminating information from an interview before his death in June 2024.
Debose died in June 2024, so no charges will be filed.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister credited the Cold Case Unit with uncovering the truth for Fickey's family.

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