Jeanne Pierre Charles Andre, a 56-year-old woman from Fort Myers, FL, tragically lost her life on November 4, 2021, in a brutal double homicide. Jeanne, along with her 30-year-old daughter Anne Marielle Fleury, was killed in San Carlos Park, a neighborhood in Fort Myers. The incident occurred in the presence of Anne's two young children, adding to the horror of the event.
The perpetrator of this heinous crime was identified as Ethan Cartwright, Anne's boyfriend.
Cartwright, who had a history of violent behavior, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff's Office shortly after the murders. According to reports, Cartwright shot Jeanne Pierre Charles Andre and her daughter in a fit of rage. He first killed Jeanne inside the house and then chased Anne outside, where he gunned her down in a neighbor's yard. Cartwright's actions were particularly egregious as he committed the murders in front of his own children, who were just 2 and 6 years old at the time.
Following his arrest, Cartwright confessed to the murders in a text message to a friend, even sending a photograph of one of the victims. This friend immediately contacted the authorities, leading to Cartwright's swift apprehension. The case proceeded to trial, where Cartwright was found guilty of two counts of second-degree murder. In August 2024, he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, with the sentences to be served consecutively.
The family of the victims has been vocal about their grief and the need for justice. Remy Fleury, Anne's father, expressed his devastation and the ongoing pain caused by the loss of his daughter and ex-wife. He also criticized the system for placing his grandchildren in foster care instead of allowing him to adopt them. The family continues to call for justice and hopes that Cartwright will remain behind bars for the rest of his life.
This tragic case highlights the severe impact of domestic violence and the lasting trauma it inflicts on families and communities. The deaths of Jeanne Pierre Charles Andre and Anne Marielle Fleury serve as a somber reminder of the need for vigilance and support for victims of domestic abuse.
