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Florida Man Charged in Brutal Murder, Assault, and Kidnapping Case

David Gipson, a repeat offender with over 30 felony charges, remains in custody as investigations into the violent attack on a Florida family continue.

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The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies organized a manhunt to find an accused killer in Florida. He was found in the woods and taken into custody.
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Overview

  • David Gipson, 40, is accused of beating 74-year-old Lettie Cooper Collins to death during a confrontation over alleged debts owed by the victim’s family.
  • Gipson kidnapped the daughter-in-law, sexually assaulted her, and confined her in a storage container before she escaped and alerted authorities.
  • The victim escaped by kicking open the container, removing duct tape from her mouth using a tree, and flagging down a passerby who called 911.
  • Law enforcement arrested Gipson in a wooded area following a coordinated multi-agency manhunt in the Florida Panhandle.
  • Gipson, a convicted felon with over 30 prior felony charges and eight prison terms, faces charges including sexual battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, and murder.