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Fort Myers man accused of shooting woman, setting home on fire

The Lee County Sheriff's Office says a Fort Myers man faces murder and arson charges after a woman was found dead in a burned home.

When
Monday, July 27, 2026
Where
Ranchette Road
Official source
WINK News
Posted by LeeScoop July 27, 2026 Fort Myers

What happened?

WINK reports that the Lee County Sheriff’s Office charged 23-year-old George Beemer with second-degree murder, first-degree arson and abuse of a dead human body. Deputies say investigators believe the victim was shot before the Ranchette Road home was intentionally set on fire. The case remains active with the sheriff’s office, the medical examiner and the State Attorney’s Office.

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