Darryl and Sharon Getman.Photo: Mount Dora Police Department
According to the Mount Dora Police Department, Darryl and Sharon Getman were discovered murdered inside their home at the Waterman Village Retirement Community on Dec. 31, after a neighbor grew concerned because the couple’s garage door was left open.
During a press conference Tuesday, interim police chief Mike Gibson called the slayings of Darryl, 83, and Sharon, 80, “ruthless” and “senseless.”
The couple were “enjoying their golden years of retirement,” when they were killed in what authorities believe to be a random attack, Gibson told reporters.
Vicki Williams.
Jail records show Williams, 51, is being held for extradition at the Chatham County Jail in Georgia.
It is unclear if she entered a plea to the theft charge or has retained an attorney to comment on her behalf.
Gibson declined to identify Williams at the time of the press conference. However, he confirmed the female person of interest, dressed in a “very unique” outfit, was known to have been at the Getmans' retirement community on three different occasions Dec. 30.
Hours later, just after 2 a.m. on Dec. 31, the Getmans' car was allegedly seen pulling out of the community.
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On Wednesday, the couple’s children, Anthony and Brittany Getman, issued a statement confirming the deaths of their mother and father.
“Mom and Dad had been residents of Mount Dora for over 20 years and truly loved the area. They were enjoying their golden years staying active and spending time with their many friends.”
The investigation remains ongoing.
source: people.com
