Billy Ray Beagle

Murderer
2known / alleged victims
Case Facts
Gender
male
Country
USA
Location
Baker County, Florida, USA
Date of birth
1947
Age at first offence
46
Characteristics
robbery
Victim profile
T wo hunters in separate attacks
Method of murder
Shooting
Date(s) of murder
1993
Years active
1993
Date of arrest
Status
Died in custody

Committed suicide during shoot-out with police on March 25, 1998

Case Summary

Background

Billy Ray Beagle was a Florida concealed weapons permit holder.

The offence

On separate occasions in 1993, Beagle killed two hunters in separate attacks. Both men were shot at close range, and then robbed.

Investigation

Beagle confessed during the 9-hour standoff that he had killed the two hunters in separate attacks in 1993. Police had questioned him about the slayings of two hunters. Police hadn't checked Beagle for weapons when he came to the police station because he came to them voluntarily.

Arrest

Beagle locked himself in a police station bathroom with his gun while being questioned by police.

Outcome

During the shoot-out with police, Billy Ray Beagle died. He committed suicide during the shoot-out with police on March 25, 1998.

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