APOPKA, Fla. – A shocking and mysterious death investigation in Apopka has left a community searching for answers.
Police said two victims were found dead inside Griffin’s General Store in Apopka Friday evening, and investigators are still working to figure out what happened and why. Family members and customers who knew the victims, say the were siblings and one worked at the store who say the loss is devastating.
This store will never be the same for customer Clinton Stanley. Apopka police found his favorite cashier and her brother dead inside Friday evening, and the cause is still a mystery.
“I’m just a person who is heartbroken that a person I called a friend and a sister is gone,” Stanley said.
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Detectives said it is still not clear whether the incident involved a homicide or a possible murder-suicide.
News 6 Orange County Community Correspondent Jarell Baker spoke with the father of one victim’s three children off camera, who confirmed his ex-wife worked at the shop.
Several people, like Stanley, are honoring her memory with candles, balloons, and more outside the store.
“We might share information on lotto numbers. That’s who she was. She was very outgoing and inspirational.”
The father also confirmed the victims were siblings. Stanley said both were a joy to be around.
“If you know her, she’s going to lift your spirit up — even her brother. They were good people,” Stanley said.
Right now, authorities are not releasing their names because police have not yet officially identified the victims.
There is also still no word on a suspect or what happened to the two victims. We reached out to Apopka police, and as soon as we hear back, we will let you know.