FBI: Break in case of kidnapped pilot


Posted in Local by admin - Dec 20, 2009

Missing Florida pilot Robert Wiles, who was believed kidnapped and held for ransom 21 months ago, now is believed to be dead, and a former co-worker is in custody, accused of his murder, according to the FBI.

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