A Florida man has been arrested for the shocking murder of another man on a golf course in Palm Beach Gardens. Junior Boucher, 36, allegedly charged and “viciously attacked” Brian Hiltebeitel, 65, beating him with his own golf clubs before ultimately drowning him in a pond. This horrifying incident took place at the Sandhill Crane Golf Club and has sent shockwaves throughout the community.
According to NBC affiliate WPTV, Boucher has been charged with first-degree murder. The attack was labeled as a “random act of violence” by police and occurred around 1:30 pm on Monday. Witnesses reported seeing Hiltebeitel trying to retreat from Boucher, who was wielding a golf club and swinging it towards him. Hiltebeitel repeatedly yelled, “He’s trying to kill me,” as the two men fell to the ground.
The witness accounts paint a gruesome picture of the attack. Boucher mercilessly struck Hiltebeitel numerous times with the golf club before chasing him towards a nearby pond. There, he continued to batter Hiltebeitel’s head with the weapon while appearing to choke him in the water. Eventually, Boucher retrieved another golf club and struck Hiltebeitel repeatedly until he was motionless.
When police arrived at the scene, they found Hiltebeitel’s lifeless body lying on the fairway. Meanwhile, Boucher had fled but was apprehended shortly after. He was completely naked when taken into custody and resisted arrest, prompting officers to use an electronic control weapon.
Palm Beach Gardens Police Chief Dominick Pape addressed the media during a press conference following this brutal crime. He stated that it seemed Boucher had no legitimate reason for being at the golf course and described the incident as a “random act of violence.” Pape revealed that Boucher had been reported missing by the police department just an hour before the attack. The motive behind this heinous act remains unknown.
During his court appearance, Boucher was denied bond and ordered to have no contact with witnesses or access to weapons. In a surprising twist, he claimed that his real name was Manuel Acosta Rodriguez. The investigation into this shocking murder continues as authorities try to piece together the events leading up to this tragic incident.
The Sandhill Crane Golf Club, typically a place of leisure and enjoyment for golf enthusiasts, has now become the site of a gruesome crime. This horrific act serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers lurking in unexpected places. As the community mourns the loss of Brian Hiltebeitel, they are left grappling with the senselessness and brutality of this crime.
