Mother might have killed her son. Altamonte springs police charging 59yearold virginia ortega in the premeditated murder of her 29yearold son blake howard in their townhouse. The son was shot multiple times in the shower. One of the family members knew there was some type of disturbance called to respond to the residence for his wellbeing. A relative spoke to ortega over the phone and something she said alerted her to call police. The mother said something to her which is part of the investigation that led her to believe that, hey, something is not right. Blake is in danger or not okay. Police not saying what the ongoing conflict between the mother and son was, a neighbor saying for the past few months, shes been concerned with the behavior of the woman whos lived inside the home for about a decade. Saw her, but she lost about 50 pounds. She was a sturdy built woman but she looked very thin. Reporter again, investigators still say that its unclear when the man was actually killed insid
Man is stabbed to death in his car stolen. Orange county deputies are looking for the mans daughter and boyfriend. Plus, the suspected triple shooter accused of killing one local College Football player and injury two others. Why his attorney said he did not do it he wasnt even conscious. Video in of a huge tiger shark caught feet from the beach. How it ended up in a trap just in time. Good evening, im erik von ancken. Deputies told us they realized these two were actually in custody for most of the day. Gresham and buchanan charged with stabbing his mother almost a decade ago weve learnd tonight. We want to get to news 6 Troy Campbell with the elderly man was found dead today. Reporter this is the house behind me where investigators say the 81yearold man was we did find out from the Sheriffs Office both persons of interest the victims daughter and boyfriend have been located by detectives. Something they are looking for the victims 2006 ford taurus. There was blood on the bed floor. R
Sky 6 is live over a big fire. Look at this thing. This is happening near state road 415 and ashby cove lane. Thats between deltona and New Smyrna Beach. Look at all the smoke this thing is giving off. Were told no buildings are in danger right now. As we pan out, you can see this is all woods here. Were told no buildings are in the way of this. We dont know what caused this fire but these are some intense flames. Well continue to follow this. Well bring you updates as they come in. And were staying on top of some more breaking news in altamonte springs. A man shot dead. His mom, arrested. This is news 6 at 5 00, getting results. Im matt austin. Im lisa bell. In just the last hour, weve learned the victims mom will face charges of premeditated murder after her sons body was found at a home on post oak circle. Thats off maitland avenue south of 436. News 6 reporter Troy Campbell has been getting answers about this all afternoon and joins us now live. You talked with police. What are the
Died on i4. Work on the project was stopped after yesterdays tragedy. This is news 6 at 5 00, getting results. Im matt austin. Lisa and im lisa bell. The action has the Construction Company at the center of the project asking questions about worker safety. Investigators say a dump truck ran over Marvin Franklin yesterday near maitland. The truck was backing up along i4 near wymore road. News 6 reporter Troy Campbell has been asking questions about this all day and joins us live. You asked leaders about the safety of those workers. What did they tell you . Reporter construction is still halted this afternoon. Weve been pressing officials all day long. We wanted to know how safe is the i4 construction for the workers. Now, weve uncovered just how many workers have been injured since the construction began. As long as traffic can still flow, its fine. Reporter telling news 6 construction for the big drive will resume within a matter of days, saying they already plan circumstances in their
Doesnt reach as far as to this area. The place where that after birth was found. There are a lot of questions tonight. And only one person for sure has the answers, and neighbors are begging her to tell. It was shocking to me that no one actually seen it or even heard her have her baby. Reporter if it wasnt for the grewsome discovery of after birthright in front of the homes of residents in the willow binned neighborhood, the situation would be unbelievable. People are always how the and walking around. Reporter and for police, thats key. They hope someone saw 30yearold Susan Richard son between 10 00 a. M. And 12 00 p. M. Monday morning. At some point around that time, she had a baby. Possibly outside. But no ones seen the child. As a mother who would leave their child. Reporter including the boyfriend. He came to to blood. Richard son first saying she abandoned the baby. I dont think she left no baby. Reporter brian turned her in to police for answers. They charged her for neglect an