20 years later, Cynthia Moffett’s killer remains a mystery as wrapped coin clue still haunts case
By Terri Parker
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LAKE WORTH BEACH, Florida (WPBF) — Twenty years after Cynthia Moffett was shot and killed while working at a Lake Worth golf course pro shop, detectives are renewing their call for the public’s help in solving the case.
Moffett was killed on March 23, 2006, at the Forest Oaks Golf Club pro shop on Lucerne Lakes Boulevard in what investigators believe was a robbery.
One clue has lingered for two decades.
According to investigators, the killer fled the shop with wrapped coins taken from the register. Some of those coins were later found scattered outside, suggesting a hurried escape.
Detectives believe the shooting happened between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Moffett’s body was later found outside the south door of the pro shop.
Despite years of investigative work, no one has been arrested.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said the homicide case remains active and detectives are still hoping someone with information will come forward.
The case has left a lasting mark on those who knew Moffett.
Friends and loved ones have described her as someone who helped others and volunteered at St. Jude Catholic Church in Boca Raton, teaching English to migrant workers. After Hurricane Wilma knocked out power in the area, they said she used the pro shop’s gas power to cook hot meals for people looking for food.
Now, 20 years after her killing, investigators say even a small tip could make a difference.
Crime Stoppers is offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. Tips can remain anonymous. Information can also be submitted through the PBSO app using the “See Something” feature.
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