The person at the center of this case
Heather Radcliffe (28) and Kira Radcliffe (6)
Homicide · Open
19 years waiting · since 2006
HEATHER AND KIRA RADCLIFFE - GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
Justice for Heather Radcliffe (28) and Kira Radcliffe (6) — the trail went cold in 2006, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who set the intentional fire and shot Heather Radcliffe?
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evidence
Lead #2What firearm was used and can it be traced to a suspect?
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timeline
Lead #3What was the sequence of events—was Heather shot before or after the fire was set?
On December 9, 2006, a house fire in Gainesville, Florida claimed the lives of 28-year-old Heather Radcliffe and her six-year-old daughter Kira, along with the family dog. Investigation revealed the fire was intentionally set and that Heather had been shot with a firearm before the blaze. Both deaths were ruled homicides, but the perpetrator remains unidentified nearly two decades later.
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witness
Lead #4Did any neighbors see or hear anything suspicious in the early morning hours of December 9, 2006?
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clue
Lead #5What was the motive—was this a targeted attack or a crime of opportunity?
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Source Narrative
Gainesville, Florida December 9, 2006 In the early morning hours of December 9, 2006, law enforcement was dispatched to a house fire in Gainesville, Florida. The two residents, 28-year-old Heather Radcliffe and her daughter, six-year-old Kira Radcliffe, were discovered deceased inside.
The family dog was also found deceased in the residence. Further investigation revealed the fire was intentionally set, and that Heather was shot with a firearm.
The manner of death for Heather and Kira was ruled a homicide. The Gainesville Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding this investigation to contact them.
Timeline of Events
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2006-12-09
early morningHouse fire and bodies discovered
Law enforcement dispatched to a house fire in Gainesville, Florida where Heather Radcliffe (28) and her daughter Kira Radcliffe (6) were found deceased inside along with the family dog.
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2006-12-09
Fire determined to be intentional
Investigation revealed the fire was intentionally set. Heather Radcliffe was found to have been shot with a firearm.
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Case Information
Incident:December 9, 2006 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 9, 2006 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:April 29, 2026