Seeking Closure: Lee County's Cold Cases
Seeking Closure is a true crime podcast hosted by the Lee County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officers.
Each episode explores unsolved cold cases from across Lee County—some dating back decades, others occurring more recently. Through investigative details, evidence, and available case files, we revisit these cases in hopes of generating new leads, bringing renewed attention to forgotten victims, and helping our Cold Case Unit find answers.
If you have information about any Lee County Sheriff's Office cold case, contact us at 239-477-1000. To remain anonymous, contact Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).
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Seeking Closure: Lee County's Cold Cases
Homicide 17-059912 Eric Duff
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On February 8, 2017, the Lee County Sheriff’s responded to a shooting along Hancock Bridge Parkway in North Fort Myers, Florida. After several calls to 911, deputies discovered 32 year old Eric Duff shot to death inside his own home. This was a drug deal gone wrong during the early morning hours.
Eric was a son, brother, and father of a now six year old child. He was no stranger to law enforcement, and involved in drugs. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the shooter or shooters, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Listen to Eric Duff’s𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐟𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐋𝐞𝐞𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲’𝐬𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬. Help us identify the shooter. His family is desperate for answers. You or someone you know might be able to help detectives close this case.
If you have any information regarding this case, please call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 477-1000 or report it anonymously to SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS(8477). All callers to SWFL Crime Stoppers will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward