He was surrounded by dozens of girls, not all overdressed, said Dexter, so why did he find it so dificult to find a girlfriend or wife? Benny explained: Its like working in a chocolate factory. In the meantime, he said, the show must go on. He took her for meals in the West End, they held hands, and it was assumed they were seeing each other. It will live on forever!! Thiswas summed up at the theatre one evening when one naked young woman broke the no moving rule by brazenly raising her hand to give a V-sign at a V1 bomb that had exploded nearby. [11], The Bar Council approached the police and requested the tapes to provide evidence for an investigation into the professional conduct of Hill's barrister, Patrick Marrinan. A particularly damning BBC report on Benny Hill, dated 10 October 1947, said: Ronald Waldman: The only trouble with him was that he didnt make me laugh at all and for a comedian thats not very good. Before the war some gay dancers he was working with asked a naive Alfie whether he was queer. Read our Dusty Hill live blog for the latest news and updates. He was 72. As you may know, Dusty Hill passed away at the age of 72 and the band announced his death fromZZ Tops Instagram account. And they said, Come on. [citation needed]. But hes honoring Dustys wishes, and I know that, wherever Dusty may be, hes probably smiling, just knowing that all the notes are in place and that the fierceness rolls on. Listening to the radio I heard ZZ Top and instantly fell in love with the style of music. That little ol band from Texas is now, sadly, littler. She was 32. In 2019, Jon opened up to Billboard about his divorce and his struggles with addiction. ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill has died after suffering hip issues but his band member Billy Gibbons said the "show must go on" as the bassist will be replaced with Elwood Francis. No cause of death was revealed in the band's statement. And I want them to call me Mr Hill, not Benny. They didn't give a cause of death, but a July 21 post on the . "We are saddened by the news today that our compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, Texas," wrote ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard and lead vocalist Billy . Benny out for dinner with Annette Andrc.1957, Annette Andr in the episode of Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) called VENDETTA FOR A DEAD MAN. He said, Yeah, you may remember, Ive been on the side of the stage for 30 years. But knowing that we can take his wishes forward and give him all due respect You know, he was adamant. He was 73. #RIPDustyHill", Very sad to hear of the passing of @zztop bass player and co-lead singer Dusty Hill. Benny Hill in Fine Fettle at the Palace Theatre in 1956. Hill was never comfortable performing live. Let's face it, you don't necessarily . Following an arrest there for assault, he was extradited to England, where he was convicted for the warehouse robbery and served time in prison. Billy Milligan Death: In the loving memory of Billy Milligan, we are saddened to inform you that Billy Milligan, a beloved and loyal friend, has passed away. The 72-year-old rock icon passed away in his sleep at his home in Houston, Texas, the band confirmed on Wednesday. St Petersburg is the city Christopher Hitchens called "an apparent temple of civilization: the polished window between Russia and Europe the, "I never saw Eric Ravilious depressed. And you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. I am sure l will not have the chance again. They had a connection with each other like no generation since. su@metalheadzone.com. Veteran country and pop performer Billy Joe Royal passed away in his sleep unexpectedly earlier today (Oct. 6) at his . When the prop department could not find Spillane a real M1911 pistol, Hill brought the producers several real pistols to use in the film. On Thursday night, the famed broadcaster's son shared that his father had passed away. In those days the Soho agents never actually mentioned money and used to show the amount that was to be paid by laying fingers on the lapels of their jackets. and hed say you never heard of ZZ Top? Well we were both heading to San Diego and hell if they werent playing there the week after. Test: Do You Think Youre The Ultimate Metallica Fan? But history shows it just doesnt happen, even at half your tenure. DONATE, Before the money moved in, Kings Cross was a place for born-and-bred locals, clubs and crime, See what really went on during that time in NYC's topless go-go bars, Chris Stein 's photographs of Debbie Harry and friends take us back to a great era of music. Im just glad hes in a good spot., He also recalled that it seemed like Hill was kind of aware that. Guitarist Billy Gibbons and drummer Frank Beard said Hill had died in his sleep. Dusty Hill. Prayer's going out to his Family & FriendsThx u for blessing us all with ur gifts. [citation needed] Hill's card sharks were introduced to the tables by Aspinall; they could read whether a card was high, low or an unbent zero card (10 to king) thus gaining a 6040 advantage. They were extraordinary, wonderful shows. His extensive worth comes from his career as a musician. Joseph Michael (Dusty) Hill, musician, singer and songwriter, born 19 May 1949; died 27 . And will be dearly missed by family . Harris Dead at 31, "My addiction kicked off when I was 17 years old in high school," he told the outlet. In 1989, twenty years after Benny Hill made his first series for Thames Television, their new Head of Light Entertainment, John Howard Davies, invited him into the offices for a chat. Billy Gibbons broke his silence about the issue and commented on it. NICKELBACK JOINS TWITTER IN TRIBUTE TO DUSTY HILL. We were heartbroken to hear of his passing and are sending our condolences to his family and ZZ Top bandmates. Details of death: Died from a stroke at the age of 81, confirmed to Rolling Stone by his friend Connie Nelson. Billy Hill (gangster) William Charles Hill (13 December 1911 - 1 January 1984) was an English criminal, linked to smuggling, protection rackets and extreme violence. So when he took the stage the other night, I was looking over the front row and everybody was kind of giving each other the elbow, and they were pointing up and said, Look, the ZZ Top circus still rolls on. It isnot clear if this was related to his death. [citation needed], Hill was also involved in property development. As I age with them the music ages with me. The cause of death has not been revealed, yet on July 23, the band had stated that Hill needed to go back home to Texas to resolve a hip problem. Rest in Peace, Dusty Hill. because he knew there was something wrong with him felt that he needed to take care of it. Thats about all they can determine, he said. Gibbons was also asked about Dusty Hills cause of death, and he said it seems the star just died in his sleep. ZZ Top, Blue oyster cult and lynard skynard. But I think that this was a real challenge. The body was blue, bloated and distended and there was a dried trickle of blood that had seeped from one of his ears. It was nearly always the former for Benny back then. We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX, bandmates Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard wrote in a statement. This was his last jail term. Their best-selling album is Eliminator that was released in March 1983, the album contains five hit singles that the band still performs today. Lawyer. You see so many chocolates you dont bother to take a closer look. After a shaky first episode the rest of the series was a big success and in some ways set a new standard for British television comedy. If you have any problems or questions, please contact me: gorkem@metalcastle.net, Share this post: Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Share, Read More Metallicas Lars Ulrich Shares the Tip of the WeekContinue, Read More ANTHRAXs NEIL TURBIN Talks on AC/DCs POWER UP and AXL ROSEs Joining To BandContinue, Read More Rob Halford Reveals A Heartbreaking Letter That Led Him To Return To Judas PriestContinue, Read More Marilyn Manson On Ozzy Osbourne: Hes Always Been An Interesting PersonContinue, Read More Metallica Legend James Hetfields Return Date RevealedContinue, Read More Cannibal Corpse Frontman Breaks Silence On His Comparing Jon SchafferContinue. Jaclyn, 32, mourned the loss of her ex-husband in an Instagram Story in August. Al Hixon. In 1952, he planned the Eastcastle St. postal van robbery netting 287,000 (equivalent to 8.79million in 2021) and in 1954 he organised a 40,000 bullion heist. You dont have to come on shouting, Ere, ere, missus! We lost another loving Giant legend of the Rock & Roll Empire, Mr. Id never heard of them before this Front row seat. The theatre was infamous for its risqu dancing girls and nude tableaux, but the shows also featured a small resident ballet company, a singer or two and some brand-new comedians usually at the start of their career. RIP sharp dressed man. He said, Yeah, let me go check this out. And of course I said, Hey, man, health is number one. Lets face it, you dont necessarily pass away from a broken shoulder or broken hip. Magician. just doesnt make any sense. However, it is not clear if that is related to his sudden death. Love to all who will miss you like me. Dusty Hill," Collins wrote. And I said, Gee whiz, that goes by in not even 30 seconds I said, Bring me Dustys bass, and I handed it to the engineer and said, Youre a bass player Its only eight bars. Not yet three months after rioters stormed the Capitol, leaving one officer dead and more than 130 others injured, Pittman announced the loss of another officer and injuries to a second in a new. Saw them in an abandoned bowling alley in the Summer of 1973 in Alice, Texas and immediately picked up their first album, Rio Grande Mud in Corpus the next day when it was released. Not long after VE Day, and when he was in London on leave, Hillapplied to be part of the services touring revue called Stars in Battledress. Pulmonary embolus. "'Tapping' Inquiry By Privy Councillors", "Search Results for England & Wales Births 1837-2006 | findmypast.co.uk", "Search Results for England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005 | findmypast.co.uk", "The man in the mac: a life in crime reporting | Duncan Campbell", "The Real Casino Royale: gangsters in a class of their own", "Billy Hill and Gypsy Hill my gangland parents", "Search Results for England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | findmypast.co.uk", "Once Upon a Time in London review unconvincing gangland saga", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Billy_Hill_(gangster)&oldid=1094775644, This page was last edited on 24 June 2022, at 12:52. BOOTSY COLLINS: DUSTY WAS A 'LEGEND OF THE ROCK & ROLL EMPIRE'. The former child-star thanked him for all the series he had made for Thames but then promptly sacked him. Hill was always a relatively uncomfortable performer on stage. He died on June 24th in Los Angeles at the age of 73. There was one problem: hedidnt have an act, and he had just twenty-four hours to create one. When the revue opened at the Sunderland Empire the local newspaper wrote: I thought Reg Varneys personality pleasing and warming, but was not so taken with some of his comedy. Presumably out of kindness there was no mention of his comic partner. And by throwing in the towel, it mightve caught up with him. It wasnt until the 20th, the day after Howerd had died, that a neighbour noticed an unpleasant smell coming from Flat 7 of Fairwater House on the Twickenham Road in Teddington. For inspiration he walked to the Windmill Theatre on Great Windmill Street in Soho he knew that it was the one place in London where you could see comedians during the day. Initially his shows appeared on the BBC but from 1969, when the new London weekday ITV franchise needed some high-profile signings, on Thames Television. Dont forget it. And he was pointing his finger and shaking it. He died in 2021 after a period of declining health. I'm thinking of you" - Pablo Iglesias Maurer, At the end of October 1959 in the basement of 39 Gerrard Street - an unexceptional and damp space that was once a sort of rest room for taxi drivers and an occasional tea bar - Ronnie Scott opened his first jazz club. This memorial website was created in memory of Billy D Hill, 69, born on July 4, 1932 and passed away on June 28, 2002. It seems that Benny Hill, famous throughout the world by surrounding himself with young women, either was scared of intimate sexual intercourse or, as some un-named sources have implied, he was impotent or gay. RIP Dusty. What happened to Billy Booth? She said she did not know the cause of death. Perform a free North Carolina public death records search, including death certificates, death indexes, deceased records, death registers & registries, obituaries, and death notices. He noticed one Windmill turn in particular, a man called Peter Waring whose scripts were written by Frank Muir, who at that time was still attached to the RAF. Are you resuming the tour with your Friday night show? Cheerfulness kept creeping in." I know all the words. I said, Get in there. During the Second World War, Hill moved into the black market, specialising in foods and petrol. In my text inbox,, if theres one (text), theres 1500-and-one. Tragic lose!! Only mugs do murder. Theres enough room at the back to play rugby. Lets go take care of this. Biography - A Short Wiki. April 13, 2021 at 4:56 p.m. EDT. The worldwide success of his shows made Hill very rich and he left over 7 million pounds in his will. Around 1943 the theatre created its famous motto We never closed although wags quickly changed this to We never clothed. News travels slow in my world. First time I saw the z was in the late seventies second late 80s third time 90s Im 71 slowing down but I have tickets for 12 1 Tyler tx taking my grandson who plays bass so pumped dusty you will be missed by millions may your journey be safe with no pain when you go across the rainbow bridge you will see many friends rest in piece bro your name will go on forever , ZZ Top the only bandi was ever truly in love with. The BBCs The Benny Hill Show from 1955. Once the audience arrived in the morning some of them would stay and watch all the six shows throughout the evening and night. Tomorrow night, well kind of pick up sticks and carry it on. [10] In 1956, Spot and wife Rita were attacked by Hill's bodyguard, Frankie Fraser, Bobby Warren and at least half a dozen other men. (Video . Booth died on December 31, 2006 of liver complications at the age of 57. Every time was bigger and better. As some of you know, Dusty Hill died in his sleep at his home on July 27, 2021. The fee for online records is $15. ZZ Top second only to Led Zeppelin. Thank you for talking about this with us. The theatre had been bought in 1930 by a seventy-year-old white- haired, bright-eyed little woman in mink called Mrs Laura Henderson whose late husband had been something in Jute. #RIPDustyHill pic.twitter.com/fTmXofqV9G. Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, part of the human body's germ-fighting network - per Mayo Clinic. Plot #63082375. Hill recently suffered from a hip injury that forced him to drop out of several shows over the past week. There was almost nothing in this Max Miller fans head but an ambition to succeed as a comic performer show business was in the familys blood; both his father and his grandfather had once been circus clowns. Dusty Hill. He was just seventeen. Hill remembered this time in 1955: At the Chiswick Empire they did not want to know about Alf Hill. Fraser and Warren were given seven years for their acts of violence. We were heartbroken to hear of his passing and are sending our condolences to his family and ZZ Top bandmates. Although the attending physician had earlier warned him that bursitis was not uncommon, even arthritis, and they said its not a very comfortable place to be. It wasnt until four years later, however, that Hill got his own BBC series when in January 1955 the first ever The Benny Hill Show was broadcast. Hill respected Aspinall's decision, and the partnership dissolved. R.I.P. No cause of death was been revealed. The player lost his life at the age of 64. Who knows? Joseph Michael Dusty Hillwas an American musician, singer, and songwriter. However, Hill had a daughter, Charity Hill, from a previous relationship before his rock and roll days. His rep confirmed the musician's death, but said a cause of death was currently unknown. Benny Hill, seven years younger than Howerd, was quoted in the press as being 'very . Plunged 300 Feet. Dusty will be missed here on earth but living the eternal life with Jesus Christ and not feeling any pain or sadness just very happy and perfect body. Though the cause of Dusty Hills is not yet known. I had a couple of moments with the waterworks coming and going, and I really felt a sense of relief. [8], Hill was mentor to twins Ronnie and Reggie Kray, advising them in their early criminal careers. At the beginning of the war the government ordered compulsory closure of all the theatres in the West End a stricture that, due to many protests, ended less than two weeks later. He had only been seen in public a few days before when he had sat in the audience of Me & My Girl at Londons Adelphi Theatre. He said, Boy, this shoulder and hip are really starting to become a problem. But, as of this juncture, yeah, it was off to dreamland and beyond.. ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill has died at home aged 72 after suffering a hip injury, his bandmates have confirmed. @ZZTop s bassist forever. GIBBONS SPOKE ON DUSTY HILL'S CAUSE OF DEATH. R.I.P. And by throwing in the towel, it mightve caught up with him. Think Ill crank up BeerDrinkers and HellRaisers. They had seen the best of humanity and, of course, the worst. Deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans. Benny Hill at his house in Twickenham in 1991. Its all right to be nude, but if it moves, its rude, said Rowland Thomas Baring, 2nd Earl of Cromer, who was the Lord Chamberlain at the time. [21], Hill is a major character in the 2019 film Once Upon A Time In London.[22]. If you enjoy what we do, please consider becoming a patron with a recurring monthly subscription of your choosing. In fact the Mill became a semi-cherished institution and garnered a reputation of defiance. And when the lockdown was imminent, we all gathered for a band meeting, before things got too fierce. Im just going to play the gih-tar today.. Thats about all they can determine. Dusty Hill, one-third of ZZ Top for the last 51 years, was revealed Wednesday to have died of indeterminate causes. He was delicate, highly strung and sensitivewhen I saw him I thought, My God, its so easy. "The St. Louis Blues and the Blues Alumni. He was in, and he was out.. We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world, will miss your steadfast presence, your good nature and enduring commitment to providing that monumental bottom to the Top, Gibbons and Beard continued. [16] Some of the wealthiest people in Britain were swindled out of millions of pounds, thanks to a gambling con known as "the Big Edge". Bandmates Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard said, "We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world,. 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Rowling More Grace and Listen to Her, Britain's $4 Billion Boss: ITV Chief Carolyn McCall Bets It All on Talent, 2023 Music Festivals: How to Buy Tickets to Coachella, Governors Ball, Lollapalooza and More. ZZ Top's longtime bassist and backing vocalist Dusty Hill has died aged 72. There was a comedy revolution taking place and performers who, in a sense, had wasted years of their young adulthood on the war, were desperate to make up for lost time. He was in, and he was out, Gibbons said. Is that all right for you, Mr Hill? Thats lovely, that is, I really like that, I asked him why and he said, Well, its respectful. He thought naively that by travelling around the country (he was now with Send Them Victorious, another revue) he could pretend he had never received the OHMS manila envelope ordering him to enlist. So far, there is nothing about the cause of death of the musician. Hill and Reg Varneys double act was generally a success, and they were signed up for three seasons of Gaytime and subsequently a touring version of a London Palladium revue called Sky High. I may grab his stage hat and throw it over his microphone, and Ill sing one for the Dust. When the interviewer asked him that if there is any official cause of death of Dusty Hill, Gibbons touched on the musicians broken shoulder and broken hip, as his wife later reported that he had suffered from chronic bursitis. At the time of his death, the legendary bassist was married to his long-time girlfriend, Charleen McCrory. Always has been and always will be a top force in Rock and Roll. Both officers hit by the car were immediately. His Illness, as it is been shared, may have been due to health reasons. Although the attending physician had earlier warned him that bursitis was not uncommon, even arthritis, and they said its not a very comfortable place to be. Im just glad hes in a good spot.. On Easter Sunday morning in 1992, just two hours after he had been speaking to a television producer about yet another comeback, and five days after being released from hospital after a heart-scare, seventy-five- year-old Frankie Howerd collapsed and died. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. CNN . I'm one of those content creators of MetalCastle, which shares breaking news from Rock and Metal music. As you may know, Dusty Hill passed away at the age of 72 and the band announced his death from, . During the summer of 1940 and during the height of the Blitz, Alfred Hawthorne Hill or, as he was usually known, Alfie arrived at Waterloo on a Southampton train. These cats are steeped in the blues, so am I, Richards said. Dusty Hill, bassist for ZZ Top, has died at the age of 72. ", The family's message added, "We are all devastated by the sudden tragedy. It made him sweat; literally shake with nerves. The new medium of television utterly suited Hill with his conspiratorial glances and anticipatory smirks to camera. The neighbour contacted Kirkland, who was a regular visitor to the Teddington apartment block, and it wasnt long before the television producer was climbing a ladder and peering through the window of Hills second-floor flat. So hes been kind of tiptoeing through keeping himself ship-shape, best he could. Hill's bandmates Frank Beard and Billy Gibbons confirmed the news Wednesday in a statement that read . Later that year Peter Sellers secured a six-month booking at the Windmill performing in sketches or sometimes as an impersonator. RIPDusty #RIPDustyHill pic.twitter.com/HMmwv95s3Y. Id like a girl who works in an office or a factory or a shop. Not surprisingly, considering his lack of knowledge or interest in engines, Alfie Hill played no real useful part in the war. Musician Bootsy Collins paid tribute to the late star. Inside he saw his friend surrounded by dirty plates, glasses, videotapes and piles of papers, slumped on the sofa in front of the TV. Twelve months or so later Hill, now eighteen, had become eligible for conscription but by now he was having the time of his life. [16], The club's former financial director John Burke quit in late 1965, a year into the scam. So, what was Dusty Hill's cause of death? I said, Wow. The Associated Press quoted witnesses as having said the pickup truck skidded off the icy Potter Hill Road in Fenton, continued 300 feet down an embankment and stopped at the . Talking about Billy Packer cause of death, he succumbed to Kidney Failure. ' So here we are. [3] ZZ Top star Dusty Hill has died, aged 72. For Hill, after failing his second audition at the Windmill, it was back to the working mens clubs in parts of London like Streatham, Tottenham and Harlesden. The Windmill re-opened immediately and stayed open throughout the rest of the war with five or six performances a day. Hope your at my party when I get there. Its gonna require some completion work. The cause of death has not been revealed, yet on July 23, the band had stated that Hill needed to go back home to Texas to resolve. At the time, the band let fans know about the change to their line-up, explaining that Elwood Francis, their longtime guitar tech, would be filling in for Dusty while he was out with his hip injury. What do you plan to do? And he said, Well, Ill tell you what Im not going to do. The official Twitter account of Nickelback shared a tribute to the late ZZ Top bassist. Benny Hill was very confused about the accusations of sexism in the latter part of his career. VARIETY: Was it just the first two dates of the tour that Dusty did with you, before he had to leave? Dealing with addiction, his struggles began to affect his marriage with Jaclyn, he said. Its really remarkable from all over the planet. The list of comics who did perform at the Windmill is extraordinary, however, and included Jimmy Edwards, Tony Hancock, Arthur English, Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Michael Bentine, Bruce Forsyth, Dave Allen, Alfred Marks, Max Bygraves, Tommy Cooper and Barry Cryer. [citation needed] According to McKew, the 18th Earl of Derby lost 40,000 (2014: 590,000) in one night. NO DOUBT, YOU HAVE ACHEIVED MUSIC IMMORTALITY; AND EVERY BIT AS GOOD AS BEETHOVEN OR MOZART, YOUR MUSIC CRED WILL CARRY ON LONG AFTER YOUR EARTHLY REMAINS HAVE RETURNED TO THE EARTH. The Flashbak Shop Is Open & Selling All Good Things, "I get a thrill when theyre kneeling there, between my knees and theyre looking up at me. .@ZZTop at the @TuscaloosaAmp pic.twitter.com/OXcQ5d970p. "I dont know what to say but 'Thank you' and 'Rest however you damn well choose!'" [18][19], In 1963, Mickey Spillane was playing Mike Hammer in The Girl Hunters in London where he met Hill and showed him around the set. Before that you signed the back of my ticket at the Dallas Convention Center. Towards the end of the eighties Colin Shaw of the Broadcasting Standards Council issued a mandate: Although the half undressed woman has been a staple element in farce and light entertainment shows, the convention is becoming increasingly offensive to a growing number of people and should be used only sparingly Its not as funny as it was to have half-naked girls chased across the screen by a dirty old man. Deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans. Even well prior to Dustys passing, people have marveled that ZZ Top was the longest-standing band with the original lineup intact. He also said it was fellatio he wanted, or masturbation. I suspect his untimely death was secondary to cardiac issues due to his age, his decades of partying and eating not the healthiest (but delicious) foods and the injuries he was trying to recover from. Im not sure how (a tribute moment) will unfold. FIRTHERMORE< WHEN THE COUNT IS FINALIZED, IT'S LIKELY YOU'VE SOLD MORE ALBUMS, CDs & MERCH, THAN THE FOREMENTIONED "LEGENDS." Well, it was a direct directive from Mr. Not understanding the question, he answered, Not really, but Ive got my funny little ways Mark Lewisohn, in his Benny Hill biography Funny, Peculiar, recounts a conversation Bob Monkhouse once had with Benny Hill in a cafe in Shaftesbury Avenue: He wanted his women to be more naive than he was, women who would look up to him. Hill had been dead for two days. Well, its no secret that over the past few years he had a pretty rough go with a broken shoulder, followed with a broken hip. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. And I could tell thathe was moving a little slow. Who knows? Elwood Francis is taking Hill's place as ZZ Top's guitarist, copying Hill's iconic beard as well. Theres always something to complain about if you want to go there. She was 12. He had something in that damn right hand of his that cant be described, other than fierce. R.I.P. "DUSTY HiLL the POWER OF BASS of ZZ TOP BOTTOM, A band that proved longevity in the best way!" As per the reports, Billy was admitted to a hospital located in Charlotte for the last couple of weeks. Billy Mansfield The family home of serial killer Billy Mansfield is pictured in an October 2019 Street View image taken on Centerwood Avenue in Spring Hill, Fla. Hernando County investigators were .