Crime & Law

Police Officer Steals Dead Man's Home Identity

21 Oct to 23 Oct

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Sophia BaumDaily Mail
Owen ScottThe Independent
Richard Luscombe in MiamiThe Guardian
John SeewerToronto Star
ABC NewsABC News (US)
Associated PressSouth China Morning Post

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A Florida police officer has been accused of stealing a dead man’s identity and taking over his home, according to reports.

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Brian Louis Sguros, 35, an officer with the Lauderhill police department near Miami, appeared in court Wednesday on charges including criminal use of a deceased person’s identification.

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 21 Octwording from The Guardian

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21 Oct
A Florida police officer has been accused of stealing a dead man’s identity and taking over his home, according to reports.
5 outlets · The Independent
22 Oct
The officer said he took possession of the property weeks after discovering the homeowner’s body to “prevent squatters from taking control of it,” according to a court document he filed.
2 outlets · Toronto Star

Coverage 6 articles

23 Oct US police officer accused of taking over dead man’s home after finding body
South China Morning Post
23 Oct WATCH: Florida officer accused of stealing dead man's identity to take over his house
ABC News (US)
22 Oct Florida officer took possession of man's home after finding him dead 4 years ago, police say
Toronto Star
22 Oct Florida police officer finds man dead and steals his house and identity, authorities allege
The Guardian
21 Oct Police officer accused of taking over dead man’s home and stealing his identity so he could renovate it
The Independent
21 Oct Police officer called to welfare check found a man dead in his home... and then decided to move into the house and take it over, prosecutors allege
Daily Mail

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