Carole Clement – Ace of Hearts, Florida

When a beloved mother and grandmother is found stabbed to death inside her own home in an affluent seaside community, detectives are immediately suspicious of her soon-to-be ex-husband. But when his alibi seemed to check out, they were compelled to look at less obvious alternatives. Was this a murder-for-hire plot, or could the killer be someone much closer to Carole than they’d previously assumed?

Carole Clement - Ace of Hearts, Florida Playing Card

Courtesy of Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers

Episode Info

If you know anything about the murder of Carole Clement in Naples, Florida, in March of 1992, you’re urged to come forward. You can remain anonymous by submitting a tip through Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers online or by calling them at 1-800-780-8477.

Carole Clement.

Carole Clement. Courtesy: Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers.
Pictures of Carole Clement in a photo album.

Pictures of Carole Clement in a photo album. Provided By: Linda Anstine (Carole’s Sister).
An original crime scene photo of inside Carole’s condo that shows some furniture in disarray.

An original crime scene photo of inside Carole’s condo that shows some furniture in disarray. Courtesy: Naples Police Department.
The handle of the knife that police believe was used in Carole’s homicide. There are currently plans in place to retest the murder weapon for DNA.

The handle of the knife that police believe was used in Carole’s homicide. There are currently plans in place to retest the murder weapon for DNA. Courtesy: Naples Police Department.
The Holly Greens Villa condominium community where Carole lived back in 1992.

The Holly Greens Villa condominium community where Carole lived back in 1992. Courtesy: Naples Police Department.
Original crime scene photos of outside of Carole’s condo that show her empty parking space.

Original crime scene photos of outside of Carole’s condo that show her empty parking space. Courtesy: Naples Police Department.
Original crime scene photos of outside of Carole’s condo that show her empty parking space.

Original crime scene photos of outside of Carole’s condo that show her empty parking space. Courtesy: Naples Police Department.
Original crime scene photos of outside of Carole’s condo that show her empty parking space.

Original crime scene photos of outside of Carole’s condo that show her empty parking space. Courtesy: Naples Police Department.
Original crime scene photos of outside of Carole’s condo that show her empty parking space.

Original crime scene photos of outside of Carole’s condo that show her empty parking space. Courtesy: Naples Police Department.
An original crime scene photo of the ladder that could have possibly been used to enter Carole’s condo through her second story balcony.

An original crime scene photo of the ladder that could have possibly been used to enter Carole’s condo through her second story balcony. Courtesy: Napes Police Department.
Original crime scene photos of Carole’s car that was found at a rest area close to the airport.

Original crime scene photos of Carole’s car that was found at a rest area close to the airport. Courtesy: Naples Police Department.
Original crime scene photos of Carole’s car that was found at a rest area close to the airport.

Original crime scene photos of Carole’s car that was found at a rest area close to the airport. Courtesy: Naples Police Department.
Original crime scene photos of Carole’s car that was found at a rest area close to the airport.

Original crime scene photos of Carole’s car that was found at a rest area close to the airport. Courtesy: Naples Police Department.
Original crime scene photos of Carole’s car that was found at a rest area close to the airport.

Original crime scene photos of Carole’s car that was found at a rest area close to the airport. Courtesy: Naples Police Department.

Episode Source Material

Original reporting by Madison Cavalchire

  • Naples Police Department Case Files