Pool Contractor Makes Grisly Discovery in Delray Beach

In Delray Beach, Florida, a horrifying incident has shocked the community. William Lowe, a 78-year-old man, is currently in jail, accused of murdering his 80-year-old wife, Aydil Barbosa Fontes. The gruesome crime involved dismembering her body and placing the remains in three suitcases before disposing of them in the Intracoastal Waterway.

The discovery of the suitcases occurred when one of the employees of Swordfish Pool Care, a local pool company owned by Jacob Grozier, stumbled upon one of the suitcases while servicing a pool. Grozier’s co-worker was shocked to find human remains in the suitcase, and they immediately notified Grozier, who was only two blocks away at the time. The sight was horrifying, with the suitcase covered in flies and emitting a terrible smell according to accounts Grozier gave reporters. Using a pool pole, they managed to open the suitcase and get a closer look at the gruesome contents.

The police were called immediately, and the investigation began. Grozier and others in the community initially speculated about the possibility of organized crime involvement due to the dismemberment, but they were unaware of the full extent of the horror that had taken place.

According to the probable cause affidavit, witnesses reported seeing a man near the water multiple times, appearing to look at a suitcase in the water. When questioned, the man claimed to be waiting for a large boat to arrive.

William Lowe was subsequently arrested on August 2, 2023, and charged with first-degree murder and abuse of a dead body. Despite the overwhelming evidence, Lowe’s attorneys asserted his innocence, stating that he would plead not guilty and prepare for the trial.

The entire community, including Grozier, remains in disbelief over the heinous crime that occurred in their midst. The discovery of body parts floating in the serene waters of the Florida ocean is a chilling reminder of the darkness that can lurk in unexpected places. The tragedy has left the neighborhood shaken and seeking answers as they await the legal process to unfold.

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