Filing # 144418741 E-Filed 02/23/2022 06:03:10 AM

OBTS Number Agency Report Number ARREST/NOTICE TO APPEAR Arrest ( ✓ ) Juvenile ( ) Supplemental (

22-092472 Lee County SherifTs Office Notice to Appear ( ) Remand (

Agency ORI Number ncy Arrest Number Charge Type (p)( )( Weapon Seized ( ) Type ( ) Court#
FL0360000 Type
Location of Arrest (include Name of Business) Clerk/Warrant Number
14750 BEN C PRATT SIX MILE CYPRESS Pkwy FORT MYERS FL 33912 22CF000273
Location of Offense (Name and Address) Date of Offense
14750 BEN C PRATT SIX MILE CYPRESS Pkwy FORT MYERS FL 33912 02/22/2022
Date of Arrest Arrest Time Booking Date Booking Time Finger Pnnted by Finger Pnnt Type
02/22/2022 1148 02/22/2022 otos
Jail Date Jail Time Jail No County ID No other Local No FDLE No DOC No FBI No

Name (last, first, middle) Alias/Moniker

LALLY, JAMES PAUL
Race (w ) Sex (M ) DOB HT WT Eye Col Flair Col Complex (mei)
03/03/1970 509 165 BRO BRO
Build (me^ Scars, Marks, Tattoos
(T,TAT R ARM,CH/kZZ)
Indication of BAC# _QQ_ Place of Birth Citizenship (y
Alcohol Influence ( ) Drug Influence ( ) EAST ORANGE NJ
Local Address (Street, Apt #) City State Zip Phone
12310 APPOLLO Dr FORT MYERS FL 33908 6099682617
Permanent Address (Street, Apt #) City State Zip Phone
12310 APPOLLO Dr FORT MYERS FL 33908 6099682617
Business Address (Name, Street) City State Zip Phone

Res Type ( ) Occupation Driver's Lie No State SS# Immigration No

2 L400455700830 FL 145-78-3567
Nearest Relative ■

Street City State Zip Phone

Co-Defendant Name (Last, First, Middle) Race Sex DOB or Age

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Co-Defendant Name (Last, First, Middle) Race'' Sex' ' DOB'brAge
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Charge Descnption #1 22CF000273 Counts ( ✓ ) F S Citation ( ; Violation No Narc Act (n ) Type ( ) Bond Charge #
HOMICIDE 1 782 04(2)
C MURDER DANGEROUS DEPRAVED WO PREMEDITATION ( )Ord Dorn Viol ( ) DV injury ( ) Amt / Unit Type ( )
H Charge Description #2 Counts ( ) F S Citation ( ) Violation No Narc Act ( ) Type ( ) Bond Charge #
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G Charge Description #3 Counts ( ) F S Citation ( ) Violation No Narc Act ( ) Type ( ) Bond Charge #
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( )Ord Dorn Viol ( ) DV Injury ( ) Amt / Unit Type( )
UCR Code #1 UCR Code #2 UCR Code #3

A Year Make Model Tag Color VIN#

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Location (Court Room No, Address)

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in Court
Month Day Year Time ( )AM ( )PM
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reverse side Month Day Year Time ( )A M ( )PM

1 Promise to appear at the above Date, Time, and assigned Court room, to answer the offense charged, or to pay
the fine subscribed. Faiiure to appear will result in the issuance of a PICK-UP ORDER OR WARRANT.

Signed
Signature of Defendant Supervisor review and approval
Sergeant C BARi

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OBTS No Agency Report Number 1 Arrest(cont)
PROBABLE CAUSE STATEMENT 3 Arrest Affidavit
22-092472 2 Notice to 4 Complaint Affidavit
Appear (cont) 5 Request for Capias
Agency ORI Number Agency Arrest Number Lee County Sheriffs Office
FL0360000 JUVENILE

Defendant Name (last, first, middle) Alias

LALLY JAMES PAUL
The undersigned certifies and swears that he/she has just and reasonable grounds to believe that the above named Defendant committed
the following violation of law MURDER DANGEROUS DEPRAVED WO PREMEDITATION
On the 22 day of February at 1140 (x)AM ( ) PM Specifically include facts constituting oause for arrest)

WRITE NARRATIVE IN THE 1st PERSON (i e I witnessed the suspeot) GIVE BASIS FOR KNOWLEDGE OF THE INCIDENT (i e I was told by)

Narrative
ON THE LISTED DATE AND TIME, DETECTIVE J. BUTLER OF THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FUGITIVE
WARRANTS UNIT, WAS ON TEMPORARY DUTY ASSIGNMENT IN CENTRAL DISTRICT AS OF THIS DATE HE WAS
REQUESTED TO ASSISIT THE MAJOR CRIMES UNIT. DETECTIVE BUTLER CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE STATED
PERSON AT THE LISTED LOCATION. JUST FOLLOWING THAT TIME, A COMPUTER CHECK THROUGH WANTS AND WARRANTS
WAS CONDUCTED AND THEN CONFIRMED THAT THIS SUBJECT HAD AN OUTSTANDING WARRANT(S) FOR THIER ARREST.
ONCE THE WARRANT WAS CONFIRMED, THE DEFENDANT WAS PLACED UNDER ARREST AND TRANSPORTED TO THE LEE
COUNTY JAIL FOR BOOKING WITHOUT INCIDENT

Adults Only Date Bond Charge # Bond Charge #

{ ) Hold for First Appearance
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Type( ) Type ( )
Do Not Bond Out Reason 0
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iversejind attached statements are D Location of Appearance (Court Room No Address)

I Returnable Court Date Returnable Court Time ( )AM

Detective - J BUTLER 05024/Central District ( )PM
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NAME (printed) ID No /Dist___________
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Sworn and subscribed before me the undersigned authority
0 Release Date Release Time ( )am
This 22 day of February R ( )PM
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A Releasing Officer

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 2/22/2022 1:45 PM Filed Lee County Clerk of Courts
LEE COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
WARRANTS UNIT
2/22/2022 1:54 PM

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR

LEE, FLORIDA CRIMINAL ACTION

WARRANT TO ARREST

STATE OF FLORIDA
vs.
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JAMES PAUL TALLY
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Race: White Sex: Male

D.O.B.: 3/3/1970 Weight:
Height: 5-10 Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Address: 12310 Apollo Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33908

In The Name Of The State Of Florida:

To All And Singular Sheriffs And Other Arresting Officers Of The State Of Florida.

Whereas, Timothy J. Davis, JR, Lee County Sheriffs Office, has this day made oath
before me, in Lee County, Florida, that James Paul Tally,
1. On or about February 19,2022 in Lee County, Florida, did imlawfiilly, by an act
imminently dangerous to another, and evincing a depraved mind regardless of human life,
kill and murder Suzatme Lapierre, a human being, by bludgeoning or striking her,
contrary to Florida Statute 782.04(2),

contrary to the statute in such cases made and provided, and against the peace and dignity of the
State Of Florida.

AND it appears to the Court that probable cause for the issuance of this warrant has been
shown and the Court being satisfied of the existence of the grounds thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, you are commanded forthwith to arrest the said James Paul Tally
and bring him before me or another Coimty or Circuit Judge with jurisdiction to be dealt with
according to law.

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CHARGE(S):

_______ 1) Second Degree Murder, F.S. 782.04(2), PEL Felony

Returnable the day of _ ^A.D,
FILED TfflS DAY OF

Receiv^This Warrant-^ ^ FEES: Arrest.............................. $_

^^ day of _________, A.D., Return............................ _
. and executed it on the ^ Committing to Jail........ _
day of , A.D., f 7__ Mileage.......................... _
by arresting the within-named and having him Release.......................... _
now before the Court, cO , Approving Bond.
TOTAL: $

WITNESS(ES) FOR STATE.

Lee Coimty Sheriffs Office
Arresting Agency CM: 22-088521 SAO Warrant#: 2722500

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 Office Of The State Attorney
Twentieth Judicial Circuit Of Florida
Post Office Box 399
Fort Myers, Florida 33902
(239)533-1000

Memcaandum

To: Lee County Sheriff’s Department, Records Division

From: State Attorney's Office, Felony Intake Division
Re: Preliminary Extradition Instruction on Warrant For:
Name: James Paul Lally
Race: White Sex: Male DOB: 3/3/1970
Charge(s):
1) Second Degree Murder, F.S. 782.04(2), PBL Felony

Date: 02 / 22 / 22 Initials: HNH

For purposes of entry of the above-described warrant into the fcic and ncic computer
SYSTEMS, OUR PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THE LIMITS OF EXTRADITION FOR THIS
WARRANT ARE AS CHECKED BELOW: -
lEI ENTIRE U.S.

□ CONTINENTAL U.S.

□ EASTERN AND SOUTHWEST U.S.

□ EASTERN U.S.

□ SOUTHEAST U.S.

□ ADJACENT STATES

□ FLORIDA ONLY (FCIC ONLY)

THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS ARE VALID AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE ONLY. PLEASE RECONFIRM
EXTRADITION WITH STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE PRIOR TO ACTUAL EXTRADITION.

THE STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RESERVES ITS RIGHT NOT TO EXTRADITE ANY SUBJECT AT ANY TIME,
BASED UPON THE CASE SITUATION, FUGITIVE'S LOCATION, OR OTHER FACTORS EXISTING AT THE TIME THE
FUGITIVE IS LOCATED.

This memo should be attached to the records copy of warrant

HNH:HNH

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 OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF - LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WARRANT REQUEST AFFIDAVIT
Case Number. 22-088521

STATE OF FLORIDA IN THE COUNTY COURT

vs. LEE COUNTY
James Paul Lally STATE OF FLORIDA

DOB March 3,1970

Race White
Sex Male
Hair Black
Eyes Brown
Height 5’10”
Weight Unknown
LKA 12310 Apollo Drive Fort Myers,
Florida 33908

Before me, a Notary Public in and for Lee County, Florida, personally came Detective Timothy
Davis, who, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that on or about February 20, 2022, in the
Coimty aforesaid, one James Paul Lally, did unlawfully commit the offense of Murder. This
occurring in Lee County, Florida.

On Sunday, February 20, 2022, at approximately 8:19 p.m., deputies with the Lee County
Sheriffs Office responded to 12310 Apollo Drive, Fort Myers, Florida, 33908, in reference to a
reported missing person. Deputies made contact with the complainant who stated her adult
daughter, Suzanne Marie Lapierre, a white female bom on July 30, 1964, was missing for
approximately 48 hours. The complainant stated she lives one block away, in the same
community as Lapierre, and normally has contact with her at least four times each day.

The complainant last spoke with Lapierre on Friday, Febmary 18, 2022, when they attended a
medical appointment together. The complamant and family were unable to make contact with
Lapierre on Saturday, Febmary 18, 2022, or Sunday, Febraary 19, 2022, and grew concerned for
her well-being.

The complainant responded to the residence with a key to enter and search for Lapierre. The
complainant was not able to locate Lapierre or her vehicle, a 2011 red Chevrolet HHR bearing
FL tag H1DI58, at the residence. The complainant located Lapierre’s small canine in the
residence alone, which Lapierre has never done before. The complainant observed a large
amoimt of blood in multiple locations throughout the residence. The complainant exited the
residence and called 911 to report their findings, and waited outside for law-enforcement.

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 OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF - LEE COUNTY. FLORIDA
WARRANT REQUEST AFFIDAVIT
Case Number 22-088521

Deputies responded to the residence and observed a large amount of partially dried blood that
w^as still red in color in Lapierre's bedroom. Deputies observed blood droplets and blood smears
at the entrance of the residence, a smear or drag mark with blood was also observed outside the
residence, near Lapierre's attached garage. A bloody towel and a bloody gardening rake were
located by the attached garage door. It appeared as if someone had attempted to clean up.
Deputies exhausted all known attempts to locate and contact Lapierre and/or her boyfriend,
James Paul Lally, a white male bom on March 3, 1970.

Due to the nature of the incident, the Major Crimes Unit responded and assumed control of the
investigation. Detective Saffold authored a search warrant for the residence and the Lee County
Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Unit responded.

During digitally recorded sworn statements, detectives learned that approximately six months
ago, Lally moved into Suzanne residence. Lapierre was not comfortable with the arrangement
and requested Lally to move out by the end of February.

During a neighborhood canvass, detectives learned a neighbor (retired Law Enforcement Officer)
was awake at 3:00 am on Febmary 18, 2022, and observed that the red HHR moved from the
driveway to the side door of the residence with the lights off. This ride door was the door where
the bloody drag marks, towel and rake were located. The vehicle remained for approximately 30
minutes then left the community, only to return approximately one hour later and parked in the
driveway. Surveillance video was located at the community entrance which showed the red HHR
driving on Febmary 17, 2022, and Febmary 18, 2022, but the driver was not visible.

Through investigative techniques, it was revealed that Lally had pawned two pieces of gold
jewelry on Febmary 19, 2022 at 10.52 a.m., in Sarasota. Lee County Sheriffs Office detectives
went to the pawnshop, took photos of the jewelry and showed the photographs to Lapierre
mother. Lapierre’s mother immediately recognized these two pieces of jewehy as family
heirlooms that Lapierre would never sell. Video surveillance footage was reviewed and Lally is
seen pawning the jewelry. The employee positively identified Lally as the person who sold the
jewelry through a photographic lineup. Lapierre was not observed by the employee during the
transaction.

On Febmary 21, 2022 The Jacksonville Police Department located Lally at a family residence
and took him into custody on unrelated charges. Lapierre’s Chevrolet HHR was located in close
proximity to the residence and contained numerous pieces of what appeared to be Lapierre
property. The vehicle’s registration was no longer on the vehicle. At this point in time, Lapierre
could still not be located.

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 OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF - LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WARRANT REQUEST AFFIDAVIT
Case Number 22-088521

On February 21, 2022, Detective SafFold and Sergeant Rail travelled to Jacksonville and at
approximately 9:37 p.m., conducted a post Miranck interview with Lally at the Jacksonville
County Sheriffs Office. Lally was provided with his Miranda rights. He acknowledged those
rights and stated that he would answer investigators questions. The following is a synopsis of
said interview and is not verbatim (refer to audio statement for specific detail):

Lally began his statement by telling detectives that he “bludgeoned” the decedent and would tell
investigators where the “body” could be found. As the interview progressed, Lally stated he
disposed of the decedent off of “Briarcliff ’ but could not remember exactly where. When asked
to walk investigators through what had occurred, Lally stated he drove the decedent’s vehicle
fiom their residence on Apollo Drive to the dump location, with her in the back (deceased). He
provided a specific area where the remains could be found both verbally and on written maps.
The maps were provided based on the search parameters given by Lally. When asked why he
picked the dump site, Lally stated that he used to work in that area and knew it was secluded.

Lally explained the incident started when they got into a “dispute” in one of the bedrooms of the
residence (Apollo Drive) on February 20,2022. The dispute occurred due to the decedent asking
Lally to move out as tiieir romantic relationship and financial standing was no^going well.
Additionally, Lally remembered hearing the decedent whis1^fing~on the phone about sending
him to a shelter which, “set him off.” Lally stated that there was a hammer sitting on a table in
the room that he grabbed and continued to strike the decedent multiple times in the head. Once
she was obviously deceased, Lally moved the decedent’s vehicle to the side of the residence and
dragged the decedent to her vehicle. After placing her in the vehicle, Lally drove the victim’s
vehicle with her inside to the 1600 block of Dusty Road in Fort Myers Florida. Upon arrival,
Lally removed the decedent fiom the vehicle and placed her behind a cabbage palm tree, face
down and placed palm-fians over her in an attempt of concealment. Lally also stated that he left
the hammer used in the offense near the decedents remains. He went on to tell investigators
where they can find his / her bloody clothing at the scene.

After hiding the remains, Lally stated he drove to multiple locations, ultimately stopping at a
pawn shop in Sarasota where he sold the decedents aforementioned personal effects for gas
money, so that he could make it to Jacksonville. Lally identified the items located by Law
Enforcement as the items he stole and pawned. At one point Lally spontaneously stated, “I lost
my temper, she didn’t deserve it.”

At the conclusion of the interview, Lally confirmed that he killed the decedent because he was
angry with her and that all of her wounds were due to hhn striking her with a hammer. After
bludgeoning the decedent to death, Lally confirmed he utilized the decedent’s vehicle to
transport the remains and dumped them on Dusty Road in Fort Myers, Florida. Lally explained
in intimate detail the decedent’s injuries, what she was wearing and the fact he placed palm-fians
over her remains, in an attempt to keep her hidden. Lally described how he attempted to clean
the scene on Apollo Drive and placed multiple bloody garments in the closet of one of the rooms.

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 OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF - LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WARRANT REQUEST AFFIDAVIT
Case Number. 22-088521

He also admitted to pawning the decedent’s personal jewelry for gas money as he was going to
his aunt’s house in Jacksonville.
It should be noted that throughout the interview, Lally continuously stated that he was the sole
aggressor in regard to the attack on the decedent. While he expressed remorse, Lally illustrated
how he was infuriated with the decedent and knew what he did was wrong. Lally described the
decedent as a good person who did not deserve what he did to her.

On February 22, 2022, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Lee County Sheriffs Office Investigators
utilized the information provided by Lally to orchestrate an extensive search of the area
provided. With this, the remains of a female matching Lapierre’s description was located in the
same position and clothing as described by Lally. The remains were covered by palm-frans and
lying face down.

Due to the discovery of the remains, a crime scene was established and a search warrant was
obtained for the 1600 block of Dusty Road, Fort Myers, Florida. The scene was processed and
the Medical Examiner’s Office responded. After documenting the scene and manipulating the
remains, extensive injuries (consistent with blunt force trauma) were noted on the right side of
the face and head. Drag mark abrasions also appeared to be present on the back. The remains
were transported to the District 21 Medical Examiner’s Office for postmortem examination. The
remains have been tentatively identified as Lapierre.

Based on this investigation Detective Davis finds probable cause”exists for the arrest of James
Paul Lally, bom on March 3, 1970, in that the elements of the listed offenses are present. This
affiant requests that an arrest warrant for Murder pursuant to F.S.S. 782.04(2) be issued.

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 OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF - LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WARRANT REQUEST AFFIDAVIT
Case Number: 22-088521

Sworn to and subscribed before me The above statements are true to the best
thisza day of . 20j33^ of my knowledge, information, or belief.

Deputy SheiMNotary Public

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