A St. Cloud man has been charged with the murder of his fiancé following a dispute that turned deadly last Saturday night. Timothy Hyder, 57, was taken into custody after authorities were called to the scene of a shooting on Western Sun Drive, FOX 35 Orlando reports.
The St. Cloud Police Department, responding to the call around 1 a.m., found Natalie Du'Mee, Hyder's fiancé, dead on the couple's patio. According to the report by ClickOrlando, a handgun was sighted in plain view on a kitchen counter inside the residence. Hyder was then arrested without incident and has been cooperating with detectives.
In a statement obtained by ClickOrlando, St. Cloud Police Chief Douglas Goerke expressed condolences, stating, "Our hearts go out to the victim and her loved ones during this unimaginably difficult time." He also emphasized the availability of resources for those experiencing domestic violence, urging them to "Reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or a local domestic violence hotline. You are not alone."
Timothy Hyder is currently being held on no bond amount and is facing a charge of second-degree murder, as indicated by police records. The ongoing investigation has been actively pursued by the St. Cloud Police Department, which encourages anyone needing help to contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or the Harbor House of Central Florida’s 24-hour confidential crisis hotline at 407-886-2856. Help Now of Osceola is also reachable 24/7 at 407-847-8562. Alongside providing the hotline numbers, Goerke has implied in his release that the gravity of domestic violence in the community is a pressing concern, and the safety of those affected must be a priority.
This incident is a sobering reminder of the consequences stemming from domestic disputes, which tragically can escalate to fatal outcomes. Local authorities and social service agencies are proactively offering support to help prevent such violent incidents. ClickOrlando and FOX 35 have declared their commitment to updating the public as more details emerge in this developing story.
