A man named Nathan Gingles, 43, has been accused of a serious crime involving the deaths of his estranged wife, her father, and a neighbor. The incident took place in Tamarac, Florida, over the weekend, during which Nathan allegedly carried out a shooting spree, resulting in the deaths of Mary Gingles, 34, her father David Ponzer, 64, and neighbor Andrew Ferrin, 36.
According to reports, Nathan was also accused of taking his 4-year-old daughter, Seraphine, during the violent events. Fortunately, she was later found safe in North Lauderdale. Authorities arrested Nathan after he was located while being present at the scene of her rescue.
As the investigation unfolds, disturbing details are emerging about what happened early Sunday morning. Police responded to a shooting call around 6 a.m. and discovered David Ponzer fatally shot in his backyard.
Witnesses reported seeing Mary desperately seeking help by knocking on doors in the neighborhood. One neighbor, Adolfo Lang, recounted hearing a frantic knocking at his door, only to witness a grave situation unfold before him. He saw Nathan approaching, with Seraphine following closely behind.
Security footage captured Mary rushing into another home, being chased by Nathan with a firearm. Sadly, it was inside this home that both Mary and Andrew were later found dead.
Investigators were able to connect Nathan to the crime through a restraining order found in David Ponzer’s home. Nathan now faces multiple charges, including three counts of first-degree murder, along with kidnapping, child abuse, and burglary.
At this time, there has been no information regarding Nathan’s attorney or any plea he may enter. However, it’s known that there have been previous domestic violence incidents involving him and Mary, with some cases still active in court.
If someone is experiencing domestic violence, there are resources available such as the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, offering confidential support 24/7. Additionally, for those suspecting child abuse, the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is available at 1-800-422-4453.
