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Heather Radcliffe (28) and Kira Radcliffe (6)

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Heather Radcliffe (28) and Kira Radcliffe (6)

Case
#720
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Gainesville Police Department
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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evidence
Lead #1

What evidence was found at the scene that indicates the fire was intentionally set?

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suspect
Lead #2

Who had motive and opportunity to shoot Heather and set the fire?

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witness
Lead #3

Were there any witnesses to the fire or suspicious activity in the area that morning?

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 Heather had been shot before the fire started, making both deaths homicides. The case remains unsolved, and the Gainesville Police Department seeks information from anyone who may have knowledge of the circumstances surrounding this tragedy.

Case
#720
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Gainesville Police Department

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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timeline
Lead #4

What was the sequence of events—was Heather shot before or after the fire was set?

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clue
Lead #5

What was the relationship between Heather and potential suspects, and were there any threats or conflicts reported prior to the incident?

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Official wording

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 morning

House fire and discovery of victims

Law enforcement dispatched to a house fire in Gainesville, Florida. Heather Radcliffe (28) and daughter Kira Radcliffe (6) were found deceased inside the residence along with the family dog.

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2006-12-09

Fire investigation and autopsy findings

Investigation determined the fire was intentionally set. Heather Radcliffe was found to have been shot with a firearm. Both deaths ruled homicides.

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Case Information

Incident:December 9, 2006 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:May 19, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:December 9, 2006 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:May 19, 2026