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Police arrest man hiding in yard in Orlando lawyer’s death

Lawyer Erin Hartigan, 44, was was dead when officers arrived, according to Orlando police. They found William Franklin, 33, hiding in a nearby backyard.
 
William Franklin, 33, has been arrested in connection with the murder of an Orlando lawyer, Erin Haritgan.
William Franklin, 33, has been arrested in connection with the murder of an Orlando lawyer, Erin Haritgan. [ Orange County jail ]
Published Aug. 17, 2020

ORLANDO — A man faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of an Orlando attorney who was found dead in her home, police said.

Erin Haritgan's mother called police on Sunday morning, saying her daughter had been attacked in their home, WKMG in Orlando reported.

The 44-year-old attorney was dead when officers arrived, according to Orlando police. They found William Franklin, 33, hiding in a nearby backyard.

Franklin was arrested, and also charged with burglary with a battery. Investigators have asked nearby residents to review their surveillance cameras from their back porches between the hours of 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Sunday.

So far, the investigation has not found a link between Hartigan and Franklin, officials said.

Jail records don't list a lawyer for Franklin.

No additional details were available.