Florida man charged with murder after golfer killed with his own clubs

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A 36-year-old man, Junior Boucher, has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly beating 65-year-old golfer Brian Hiltebeitel with his own clubs at a Florida golf course. The incident occurred at Sandhill Crane Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens. Witnesses reported that Boucher attacked Hiltebeitel, choking him and striking him repeatedly in a pond. Authorities found Hiltebeitel unresponsive and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Boucher, who has a criminal history, was arrested at the golf course after police used a stun device on him. He was reportedly reported missing by his family shortly before the attack.


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