The Renovation of Rage: The Gutted Home Murder in Orlando

In April 2018, 49-year-old David Tronnes hysterically called 911 to report finding his wife, 39-year-old Shanti Cooper-Tronnes, dead in the bathtub of the garage apartment they shared during the years-long, gut-wrenching renovation of their historic Orlando home.David claimed it was a tragic accident, possibly related to her recent surgery. However, first responders quickly realized Shanti's body, found next to her bed, showed signs of extreme brutality, including being beaten, strangled, and suffering a fractured eye sockets and a broken nose. Detectives soon uncovered inconsistencies in David's story, a suspicious second life, and evidence of a violent struggle hidden by hastily changed sheets. Was Shanti's death a random act of violence, a slip and fall, or did her husband's passion project and secret life reveal a motive for murder?---------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to subscribe to the Casefile Confidential podcastTwo chilling episodes will be released every week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.---------------------------------------------------------- Visit tonysale.com for original case files, in-depth articles on unsolved and forgotten crimes, and a collection of books that dig deep into the world’s darkest chapters.