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 18-187227 Destiney Bocanegra
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On April 21, 2018, the Lee County Sheriff’s responded to a report of a just occurred shooting in Bonita Springs, Florida. Upon arrival on scene, deputies discovered 25 year old Destiney Bocanegra shot to death outside of a friend’s home. Further investigation revealed she was a victim of a drive-by shooting in the late hours of the night.
Destiney was pregnant at the time of her death, and was the mother of a small child. Unfortunately, her child was present that night and witnessed the shooting. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying those responsible for this crime, and request that anyone with information contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Listen to Destiney Bocanegra’s 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬. Help us identify the shooter. Her 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 Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS(8477). All callers to Crime Stoppers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward.