Crime Stories with Nancy Grace - An Unlikely Weapon Used to Murder in a Tampa Strip Joint| Crime Alert Hourly Update

Episode Date: August 16, 2024

Breaking news from the new Crime Alert Hourly Update podcast. The CrimeOnline team delivers hourly updates on breaking crime news as it happens throughout the day! Follow now on your favorite podcast app: https://link.chtbl.com/Crime_Alert A man is facing a murder charge for what happened at a Tampa strip joint... you won't believe what he used as a weapon...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You're listening to Crime Alert Hourly Update, a brand new five-minute podcast from Nancy Grace and Crime Online. I'm Jackie Howard, executive producer for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. Each hour, on the hour, our reporters and experts bring you the latest in true crime. In just five minutes, we provide real-time updates on high-profile cases, missing person alerts, trial developments, and all the gripping true crime stories you need to know. Here's the latest episode. Be sure to follow the Crime Alert hourly update on your favorite podcast app. Crime Alert, I'm Jennifer Gould. Breaking crime news now, a Florida man is facing murder charges after intentionally driving his semi into a strip joint.

One man was killed, two others injured at the Tampa Emperor's Gentleman's Club. The motive, the suspect was angry he was kicked out. The investigation by the Tampa Police Department revealed that the 25-year-old man had been ejected following a dispute with another patron. The suspect then subsequently located a truck and then, while inside the several-ton vehicle, laid in wait for the person they got into the fight with to come out. Here's Major Patrick Mesmer with the Tampa Police Department. When that person exited the club, he accelerated his vehicle toward a group of people. Mesmer says there were more than a dozen people outside when this happened.

One person did lose their life instantly in the incident. Two others were also hurt, but they are expected to recover. Police have confirmed that all three victims were not even involved in the initial altercation that led to the suspect's removal from the establishment. The driver of the semi, whose name has not been released, was also hurt and is currently hospitalized, said to be in critical condition. Once released from treatment, though, the suspect will be arrested and faces several charges, including first-degree murder, attempted murder, and DUI manslaughter. Authorities are also still trying to determine how the suspect got access to the truck and if it belonged to him. For the latest crime and justice news, follow the Crime Alert hourly update on your favorite podcast app. With this Crime Alert, I'm Jennifer Gould.

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