Florida man drives into canal, trapping ex-girlfriend inside

Name: Florida man drives into canal, trapping ex-girlfriend inside
Uploaded: 2026-04-09T22:42:11Z
Duration: 2 min 21 s
Description: A man is facing attempted murder charges after he allegedly strangled his ex-girlfriend and drove her car into a canal with the victim trapped inside, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. John Manlio Lucas appeared before a judge Wednesday following a massive manhunt. Deputies say he fled the scene after the car plunged into the water, leaving the victim behind to drown.

FOX LOCAL Orlando · Apr 9, 2026 · 2m 21s

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A man is facing attempted murder charges after he allegedly strangled his ex-girlfriend and drove her car into a canal with the victim trapped inside, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. John Manlio Lucas appeared before a judge Wednesday following a massive manhunt. Deputies say he fled the scene after the car plunged into the water, leaving the victim behind to drown.