Sherry Palmer, 63, was found dead on April 17, 2018, at her Pompano Beach home. The owner of Chit Chat’s bar, she was discovered wrapped in a tent and placed in a partially dug grave in the backyard; her body was so decomposed that dental records were needed for identification. Employees reported not hearing from Sherry or her husband, Patrick Palmer, and deputies located her during a welfare check.

Patrick Palmer, 51, was found inside the home unconscious and covered in blood, with arm injuries that appeared self-inflicted. Investigators say a fight broke out between the couple and that witnesses heard gunshots on the night of April 14. Patrick told detectives he had been using cocaine and prescription medication heavily and had little memory of the events, recalling only a bang before sleeping. He was charged with first-degree murder and denied bond; he was hospitalized for several days before being taken into custody.

Sherry’s sister, Mickey McCarthy, spoke about the family’s grief and the community’s support. If anyone knew Sherry, her movements that week of April 14–17, or heard anything that night, please come forward with information.