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Sergeant Indicted in Sheriff’s Murder | Orlando News

Sergeant Indicted in Sheriff’s Murder | Orlando News

Author: The Daily News Now! September 11, 2026 Duration: 1:31
Orlando News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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A North Carolina highway patrol sergeant has been indicted for murder after allegedly shooting and killing a longtime sheriff’s captain in a volatile confrontation fueled by a years-long romantic rivalry. The incident erupted outside the woman both officers were involved with — Tara Lynn Whitman — after Bean arrived at her home, only to find Oxendine there. Bean was fatally shot; Whitman performed CPR before he died. Oxendine, who had previously dated Whitman and later stalked and threatened Bean during their relationship, now faces first-degree murder charges. Captain Bean, a 20-year veteran honored posthumously for his service, leaves behind a legacy of leadership and sacrifice amid a tragedy rooted in jealousy and obsession.

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