Seminole Heights Murder Suspect Arrested


Tampa, Fla. (970 WFLA)-Tampa Police have announced they have arrested a 24-year-old suspect in the murders of four people in Seminole Heights.

Howell Emanuel Donaldson III, is facing four counts of first-degree murder for the killings over the last couple months.  

His arrest came after a manager at an Ybor City McDonald's where Donaldson worked told police, Donaldson asked him to hold a gun for him.   The officer checked inside the bag  and called for back up.

Police took the man to police headquarters for questioning, and after several hours,  police had enough information to charge Donaldson with all four of the homicides  that have happened in the Seminole Heights neighborhood.

TPD detectives are still working on the case and the investigation continues.

Timeline:

Monday, October 9, Benjamin Mitchell, 22 was killed at approximately 9 p.m.

Wednesday, October 11, Monica Hoffa, 32, was shot. Her body was found on October 13.

Thursday, October 19, Anthony Naiboa, 20, was shot at approximately 8 p.m.

Tuesday, November 14, Ronald Felton, 60, was shot at approximately 4:51 a.m.

Tuesday, November 28, Howell Emanuel Donaldson III was arrested and charged with each of the murders.

Photo Credit: Tampa Police



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