Stuart Violent Crime Shocks Hutchinson Shores area (34997) : EX-HUSBAND Allegedly Murders Ex-Wife After $250K Divorce Settlement – LIVE UPDATES

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Hutchinson Shores area (34997) – A wave of horror swept Stuart, Florida, after the lifeless body of Cynthia Seith, 54, a Spirit Airlines flight attendant and ex-wife of a local eye doctor, was discovered on a sidewalk early Tuesday morning. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 4700 block of Lucerne Lakes Boulevard around 3 a.m., finding Cynthia with a fatal gunshot wound. Within hours, Richard Seith, 55, her ex-husband and prominent Stuart ophthalmologist, was arrested at his Jensen Beach home. Police say motives point to years of alleged abuse and a contentious $250,000 divorce agreement. The community, still reeling from the tragedy, is demanding answers on whether warning signs were ignored—and what protections survivors truly have.

Credit: @StuartNeighbor
Credit: @StuartNeighbor

Key Facts

  • BREAKING: Body discovered on Lucerne Lakes Blvd, Stuart—gunshot victim.

  • IMPACT: Victim Cynthia Seith, 54; suspect/ex-husband Richard Seith, 55, arrested.

  • OFFICIAL SOURCE: “Detectives are actively investigating…” – PBSO spokesperson.

  • ACTION: Residents urged to report domestic violence quietly to law enforcement immediately.

Hyperlocal Impact

  1. Precise Location:
    Hutchinson Shores area (34997) – 4700 block of Lucerne Lakes Blvd, by condos.

  2. Community Connection:
    “This was a peaceful morning spot—now it’s a crime scene.”
    – Mark Jensen, condo resident and neighbor.

For over two hours, law enforcement teams scoured the area, collecting evidence and interviewing neighbors in the usually quiet condo district. Richard Seith, a respected eye doctor based in Stuart, was swiftly identified as the prime suspect thanks to a buildup of information gathered from the scene and a search of his residence under a warrant. Authorities allege a decade-long pattern of abuse culminating after a heated divorce settlement that awarded Cynthia approximately $250,000—a dispute that may have triggered the fatal confrontation.

Following his arrest, Seith was escorted by PBSO’s Tactical Unit, U.S. Marshals, and Martin County Sheriff’s Office and charged with first-degree murder, held at Palm Beach County Jail pending a court hearing this weekend

Exclusive Angle

  • WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
    Domestic violence advocates warn Stuart has seen a spike in unreported abuse cases—many overshadowed until tragedy strikes.

Crisis Response

  • IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
    » ALPHA House (Martin County DV Shelter): 772‑223‑8550
    » National DV Hotline: 1‑800‑799‑SAFE

  • OFFICIAL GUIDANCE:
    “If you endure or witness abuse, don’t wait—call 911 or our DV unit immediately.”
    – Lt. Maria Torres, PBSO.

Update Log

  •  July 22, 8:00 AM: Divorce settlement documents confirmed—victim awarded $250K.

  •  July 23, 10:30 AM: Court date set for Seith arraignment this coming Saturday.

As Stuart grapples with this heartbreaking event, the spotlight is now on strengthening preventative domestic violence measures, particularly during and after divorce proceedings.

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