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Two Men Charged with Murdering Family Members in Florida and Delaware

2/6/2026

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Murder Charges Filed

In Florida, Shaun Simon, 42, was charged with first-degree murder for fatally shooting his father-in-law after Toth allegedly slapped his wife, Jennifer Simon.
Witnesses heard a gunshot shortly after Simon confronted Toth.
In Delaware, Jesus Palacio-Hernandez, 28, was charged with first-degree murder for killing his mother-in-law, Liudmyla Levchenko, and abandoning her body in a ditch.
Both men are held on significant bonds.
Shaun Simon's arraignment is scheduled for March 24.

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Nicholas Ivey Confesses

Nicholas Ivey, 29, confessed in Vero Beach, Florida, to killing his grandmother Patricia Dibella, 76, after she poked him with a steak knife.
He snapped her neck and stomped on her head during the attack.
He moved the body, used her credit cards, and told his father, who alerted authorities.
Shaun Simon, 42, is charged with first-degree murder for shooting his father-in-law, Bill Toth, and his bond was denied.

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Murder Charges Filed

In Florida, Shaun Simon, 42, was charged with first-degree murder for fatally shooting his father-in-law after Toth allegedly slapped his wife, Jennifer Simon.
Witnesses heard a gunshot shortly after Simon confronted Toth.
In Delaware, Jesus Palacio-Hernandez, 28, was charged with first-degree murder for killing his mother-in-law, Liudmyla Levchenko, and abandoning her body in a ditch.
Both men are held on significant bonds.
Shaun Simon's arraignment is scheduled for March 24.

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