An Orange County Grand Jury has indicted a former sheriff's deputy on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of his wife, who was an Orange County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant. The indictment, which was handed down on Wednesday, includes charges of First Degree Murder with a Firearm and Tampering with Evidence in a Capital Proceeding.
Anthony Shea, 49, was arrested following the October 14 incident wherein deputies discovered his wife, Eloilda Shea, 39, in their east Orange County home with a fatal gunshot wound. Despite swift medical attention, she was pronounced dead soon after arrival at a local healthcare facility. According to the State Attorney’s Office, Anthony Shea is accused of intentionally killing his wife and then attempting to tamper with the evidence.
Moving to secure justice, the State presented evidence against Shea to the grand jury on November 20, which led to the formal indictment. The case has drawn attention to issues of domestic violence and accountability within law enforcement families. Details on the progression of the judicial process can be tracked through updates on the Orange County Clerk of Court’s website.
