In response to your inquiries, around 11:25 a.m. this morning (Feb. 14, 2024) a gray Ford F250 four-door truck failed to negotiate a curve on Overlook Drive in Winter Haven and crashed into the garage of a house. The truck went through the garage and into the home. Nobody was inside the home at the time. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office lead Chaplain was in the area and was the first person on scene. The photos provided were provided by him.
Polk County Fire Rescue responded and extricated the adult driver and sole occupant of the truck, who was transported to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center.
Bartow, Florida – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Tawnya White and Devin White and charged them with negligent child abuse. The interesting twist is the Tawnya White has worked for DCF (Department of Children and Families) for 13 Years.
Here is an excerpt of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit:
“On 02/09/2024, I was directed by Sgt. Brooks to respond to 8025 Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Rd, Alturas, FL in reference to possible child neglect related to environmental hazards.
On arrival, I was briefed by Deputy Sheriff Dully #9956, he advised he responded to 8025 Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road, Alturas, at the request of DCF; whom wished to conduct a joint response at the residence regarding health and safety concerns at the residence. D/S Dully advised the outside of the home contained overgrown grass and junk/ debris scattered about the property. The interior of the home was deplorable – to include moldy furniture, stagnant water, junk debris, and piles of dog feces. D/S Dully advised
TWO VICTIMS live at the residence, REDACTED w/m DOB: REDACTED (7 months) and REDACTED w/m DOB: REDACTED (7yoa). It was determined that 5 dogs are also kept at the residence, with 4 of the dogs being kept inside.
Tawnya White
I conducted an interview with Tawnya White in the front yard of the residence. Tawnya advised she has worked for the Department of Children and Families for approximately 13 years. Her husband, Devin White, was previously in a car wreck which limited his mobility and ability to help with cleaning, and she works a full time job. She advised she is trying to clean the house but due to not having help the deplorable conditions continued to progress. She advised VICTIM1 does not leave the master bedroom unless he is being carried outside.
Despite being 7 months old, it was learned the child has not started crawling and appears to possibly be delayed in his development due to being confined in a bassinet all day as the residence is not safe for him to be unconfined.
I conducted an interview with Devin White in the living room of the residence. He advised the conditions of the residence are his fault due to him not being able to get assistance with cleaning. He advised he does not want to ask for help but has difficulty cleaning the residence himself. He stated the children do not play in the residence and are confined to the master bedroom.
Tawnya White signed a consent form for photographs of the interior of the residence. Numerous photographs were taken to document the conditions of the residence. The interior of the residence was in disarray with trash and other items scattered all over the floor, numerous pieces of dog feces was observed in various stages of decomposition, multiple knives were observed laying on the floor, and the smell of dog urine was pungent throughout the residence. Several areas of exposed plywood flooring was observed with visible stains from new and old animal urine and feces. The kitchen counters, to include the sink and stove were cluttered with items blocking those locations. No seating area or table was observed for food consumption, no area for food preparation was observed, and the stove was covered hindering the ability to cook food.
Polk County Fire Rescue responded and conducted an air quality test of the residence. The test resulted with the Ammonia levels to be 20 parts per million.
PCFR advised that OSHA standards for a working environment allow for 25ppm over an 8 hour work day. The VICTIMS were being subjected to a minimum of 20ppm over 24 hour periods. It should also be noted, that the test was conducted in the living room with the front door open. The front door had been open for approximately one hour prior to the test being conducted, allowing fresh air into the residence during that time.
DCE Supervisor Maldonado confirmed Tawnya’s employment status with DCF. I also learned that DCF has been attempting to view the interior of the residence since 1/21/24 after receiving an initial intake report about the conditions in the house.
Tawnya and Devin have been uncooperative with allowing anyone inside the residence, therefore on today’s date DCF obtained a court order to access the inside of the residence. This fact shows that the suspects have also have had 19 days to clean the residence since first contact with DCF and yet the condition of the residence remains unhealthy and unsafe for THE VICTIMS. DCF later advised that Tawnya’s employment was terminated effective today based on the results of this investigation.
Based on this investigation, I established sufficient probable cause to show Tawnya White and Devin White both violated two counts of FSS 827.03(2)(d)Child Neglect, by failing to provide the care and supervision necessary to maintain the children’s physical and mental health. The conditions inside the house show a clear lack of proper food, nutrition, clothing, shelter, and supervision that a prudent person would consider essential for the well-being of the children.
Tawnya White and Devin White were arrested and transported to the Sheriff’s Processing Center without incident.”
Polk County Deputies arrested Kiana Freeman (DOB: 8/22/1994) charging her with Grand theft of a purse. This isn’t Freeman’s first brush with the law. She currently was on probation for simple battery.
Excerpt of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit here:
“On February 4. 2024, I was dispatch to a call for service located at REDACTED. Haines City Police Department request Polk County Sheriff’s Office Deputy to respond in reference to a lost purse that was reported lost or stolen on 02/04/2024 from the Five and Below located at Posner Park 1221, Posner Blvd Davenport, Florida 33837. Reference Haines City case (#24472).
Upon arrival. I made contact with Officer Turner HCPD who in briet summary stated the following: the victim REDACTED who lives at REDACTED called Haines City Police to file a report of a lost purse. REDACTED was at the Five and Below in Posner Park at approximately 12:30pm when REDACTED left the store without purse. REDACTED stated REDACTED used register #2 where REDACTED had placed REDACTED purse down during transaction.
REDACTED returned to the store shortly after REDACTED noticed REDACTED’s purse missing and asked the clerk I they saw REDACTED’s purse. The store clerk advised no one had turned in a purse to store staff, and the service for the cameras were down at the time.
REDACTED described the purse as a white and brown Steve Madden. The following items were reported to be the contents of the purse: one pair of Air Pods worth approximately $250.00, three Pandora rings worth approximately $300.00, a green card iD valued at $600.00, purse worth $30.00, and a key fob worth $250.00. The total cost of the purse contents is approximately $1630.00.
I then made contact with the victim, who stated REDACTED received a notification on REDACTED’s connected Air Pods. The notification provided an updated location at approximately 1600 hours with an address of REDACTED. A second pin was received at 1632 hours at the same address. REDACTED stated REDACTED drove past the address where REDACTED’s Air Pods updated location was and observed a vehicle in the driveway of REDACTED.
The vehicle was a white 2012 Chevrolet 4 door bearing FL tag #17DPRA. REDACTED called 911, and Haines City Police Department (HCPD) responded to the scene. Haines City Police made contact with REDACTED. Officer Turner stated he made contact with the suspect.m and identified the suspect by her Florida driver’s license as Kiana Simone Freeman B/F (08/22/1994). Officer Turner stated Freeman told REDACTED “Here are the keys you can grab your purse from inside of the vehicle.” Officer Turner advised he observed the purse described as REDACTED through the driver window of the vehicle sitting in the center console. HCPD returned the property back to REDACTED.
I made contact with Freeman and provided her with Miranda warning, which she stated she understood her rights. During a brief interview with Freeman, she stated her child took the purse not her. I heard her child spontaneously stated, “That’s not true mom you took that purse.” Freeman then refused to give any further statements.
I made contact with REDACTED and conducted a recorded statement who stated the above information in summary.
I then made contact with the registered owner of the vehicle REDACTED who signed a consent to search the vehicle and conducted a sworn recorded statement. In brief summary, REDACTED stated she is the registered owner of the vehicle, but she does not own the vehicle, she registered it under her name as a favor for Freeman who is the only person who drives the vehicle.
Through investigative means, I also learned the vehicle was observed leaving Posner park at 1303 hours driving south on Highway 27.
contacted Crime Information Center analyst Claudia #8675. A FCIC/NCIC query was conducted on Freeman who is currently showing on probation for simple battery until 2/14/2024. Freeman also has two non-extraditable warrants for Simple Battery and shoplifting out of the State of Georgia. Freeman has one misdemeanor conviction out of Georgia in 09/07/2018 for theft of services.
Based on my investigation Kiana Freeman was placed under arrest for Grand theft and violation of probation.
Freeman was transported to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Processing Center without incident.
Tire Collection Event at Eagle Ridge Mall planned for March 2, 2024.
Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. in partnership with Polk County Board of County Commissioners will be hosting a FREE Tire Collection and Recycling event from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.(noon) on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Eagle Ridge Mall, 451 Eagle Ridge Dr., Lake Wales (enter from Chalet Suzanne Rd.) Residents and agricultural land owners may dispose of up to 24 tires per vehicle. Standard vehicle sized tires only – No semi, tractor or off-road tires. Absolutely NO TIRE BUSINESSES, INDEPENDENT or COMMERCIAL TRUCKING COMPANIES or AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESSES of ANY kind will be permitted. Legal hauling limits will be strictly enforced.
Tire hauling services have been graciously donated by the Waste Management.
For additional information, contact Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. at (863) 875-8911 or email [email protected] .
This is an update to the information we sent out the morning after a traffic crash with a fatality in July 2023.
The at-fault driver, Robert Castillo, Jr., was arrested and charged with DUI Manslaughter (F2) after an extensive investigation and after he recovered from his injuries. He is currently in the Polk County Jail.
Excerpt of arrest affidavit:
“On 07/02/2023 at approximately 1430 hours, Robert Castillo Jr, was operating a 2005 Nissan 350 Z, black in color (bearing Florida tag 08BNZF with an assigned VIN # JN1AZ34D15M609853) southbound on US Hwy 27, in the area of George Street, with the unincorporated area of Frostproof, Polk County, FL.
Castillo was southbound on US Hwy 27, when he lost control of his car and began to rotate in a counter-clockwise direction and slide. The Nissan left approximately 172 feet of skid marks in the inside lane of US Hwy 27. The Nissan continued in a southeasterly direction across the median approximately 200 feet, while sliding sideways. The Nissan continued in the southeasterly direction across the northbound lanes (approx. 70 feet) and then began to roll down an embankment on the east shoulder, coming to final rest at the bottom (approx. 214 feet). During the time the Nissan was rolling, the passenger (Donnie Joe Lee W/M 02/23/1981) and Castillo were both ejected from the vehicle. The Nissan rolled over Lee and came to final rest on top of him. After the Nissan came to final rest, it caught fire and both the vehicle and Lee were engulfed in flames.
Witness1 stated in a sworn taped statement that he was northbound on US Hwy 27 and had just crested the top of the bridge, when he saw a black car, southbound on US Hwy 27 sliding through the median. He stated that as the car exited the median, it began to roll and tumble down the embankment. He said he stopped and noticed the car smoking. He went down the hill and noticed a man about 10-15 feet from the car on the ground. By this time, the car was on fire. He said the man was asking where his buddy Joe was.
Witness2 stated in a sworn taped statement that she was the passenger in a car with her husband. She said she was listening to music and was not paying attention to the road. She said she did not see the car crash, just saw it at final rest on fire. She said her husband ran down the hill, then came back and got a fire extinguisher. She said she never went down the hill and only stayed with her kids at the car.
Witness3 stated in a sworn taped statement that he was southbound on US Hwy 27 in the left lane. He said as he came around the bend he saw smoke. He said he stopped to help and noticed a car on fire. He then grabbed his fire extinguisher and tried to put out the fire, but could not. He saw a guy lying on the ground near the car. He said that they dragged him away from the car and fire. He stated the guy on the ground said “man you guys are my angels”. He said the guy stated, “Man I messed up, I have been drinking”. The guy told him that he came around too fast. The guy asked him where his buddy Joe was. He said the guy stated several times that he was going too fast and that he had drank too much. He said the guy on the ground was the same one that went to the hospital and later identified to be Robert Castillo Jr.
Witness4 stated in a sworn taped statement that she was the passenger in the car with witness3. She said they noticed the car on fire on the side of the road. She also said witness3 grabbed a fire extinguisher and ran to help. She stated they tried to put out the fire but could not. She further advised there was a person lying on the ground, by the driver’s door of the vehicle on fire. She said witness3 and another guy pulled him away from the fire. She reported the guy kept saying that he was fucked up and drunk. She said the guy also kept saying he should not have been driving. She stated the guy’s speech was slurred, he kept saying he was sorry and was asking where Joe was. She advised that the guy they were helping was the same person that went to the hospital.
D/S Jessica Williams advised she had responded to help set up a landing zone for the air ambulance. She observed a W/M patient in the bed of a pickup being treated by Polk County EMS. She said the man told her his name was Robert Castillo Jr and gave her a social security number. Castillo told her he was driving the Nissan. She also said Castillo stated several times he was driving and he was sorry. Castillo also told D/S Williams that he had a passenger with him, Donnie Joe Lee and he kept asking where he was.
In a sworn taped statement Linda Lee (mother of Donnie Lee) stated they were all at the house when Robert Castillo Jr came over in a black sports car. She stated Robert was driving. She said that Donnie Lee told her, he loved her and would be back later. She advised Donnie Lee got into the passenger side of the car and they left. She said when they left Robert took off spinning tires. She stated this was around 2pm.
In a sworn taped statement Stacy Lee (sister of Donnie Lee) stated they were all outside the house when Robert Castillo Jr pulled up in a sports car. She said Robert was revving the engine she walked over and told him that was not necessary. She said Robert Castillo was in the driver’s seat. She advised that her brother told her bye then got into the passenger seat of the car. She stated when Castillo took off he took off spinning his tires. She stated a short time later she was on the way to work and came upon the crash but at that time did not know her brother was involved.
All witnesses reported observing only Castillo and Lee at the crash scene and no other subjects were seen around or leaving from the involved vehicle.
Once the fire was extinguished by Polk County Fire Rescue Members discovered a body underneath the Nissan. The body recovered under the car was confirmed to be Donnie Joe Lee. Lee was pronounced deceased on scene.
During investigation, D/S Lucas had responded to Lakeland Regional Health Care, to check the status on Castillo. D/S Lucas advised me that Castillo showed signs of impairment. D/S Lucas also stated that Castillo consented to a voluntary blood draw and voluntarily signed a blood withdrawal consent form. D/S Lucas further stated he supplied a blood kit and the treating nurse drew the blood. The blood was secured as evidence and later sent to FDLE for analysis.
My review of the completed FDLE lab report indicated that Castillo had a blood alcohol level of .164 and .165 G/100 ml of blood. Castillo also tested positive for cannabis.
Based on my investigation, I was able to obtain a speed range for Castillo’s Nissan, utilizing several standardized speed calculation formulas. The speed range was determined to be 90 mph to 111 mph. It was noted that this speed range was only a minimum speed and does not account for any of the damage done to the Nissan. The speed limit in the area of the crash is 60 mph. and was lawfully posted.
Therefore, my investigation determined that at the time of this crash, Castillo was in physical control of a motor vehicle, upon the roadways in the State of Florida, with a blood alcohol level over twice the legal limit (DUI Manslaughter). Castillo was operating a vehicle while impaired and failed to maintain control of his vehicle, causing the vehicle to slide, roll and tumble over 600 feet. It was noted that within the area of this crash, there were several roadway conditions (intersections, store entrance/exit and a hill) that a safe and prudent driver would have to utilize appropriate driving actions. Castillo’s driving actions resulted in a vehicle crash, which caused the death of Donnie Joe Lee, a human being.”
Bartow, Fla. (February 12, 2024) – OnMonday, Feb. 12, at 1:51 a.m., Polk County Fire Rescue and mutual aid units responded to a residential structure fire at 1640 Hwy. 12-92 Lot #8 in Lake Alfred.
The first unit (PCFR Engine 36) arrived on scene within six minutes of being dispatched. Upon arrival, units advised that a mobile home/trailer located on Lot #8 within the Lakeview RV Park was fully involved with fire. It was unknown if anyone was inside the RV at that time but due to the volume of fire, crews were unable to make entry to conduct an interior search until the fire was under control.
Once the fire was extinguished, crews were able to conduct an interior search and determined that there was one confirmed fatality in the mobile home. “Our thoughts go out to the family as they mourn the loss of their loved one”, said Fire Chief Hezedean A. Smith, D.M.
Mutual aid was provided by the Lake Alfred Fire Department, Haines City Fire Department, Auburndale Fire Department, Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida State Fire Marshal Office.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. For further information, please contact the Florida State Fire Marshals Office.
LAKELAND, FL (February 11, 2024) – On Sunday, February 11, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving a black Dodge pickup truck and a pedestrian near the intersection of US 98 South (Bartow Road) and North Massachusetts Avenue. Just before the crash, the Dodge was traveling northwest on US 98 South in the inside lane of travel. A pedestrian was walking, attempting to cross US 98 South, when he entered the truck’s path and was struck. The driver of the truck came to a controlled stop and remained at the scene.
The Lakeland Police Department Patrol Units, Polk County Fire Rescue, and the Lakeland Fire Department all arrived on the scene to begin life-saving measures. The pedestrian was transported to Lakeland Regional Health, where he was pronounced deceased by medical professionals. The driver of the truck did not sustain any injuries.
The roadway was shut down for approximately two hours to process the scene for the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact Traffic Crash Investigator Officer Travis Payne at [email protected].
After an extensive traffic homicide investigation, which began on February 25, 2023, the Lake Wales Police Department obtained anarrest warrant for Jeanette Gonzalez of Lake Wales for DUI Manslaughter. Evidence confirmed Jeanette Gonzalez was behind the wheel traveling at 137 miles per hour, seconds prior to impact. Her blood/alcohol limit the night of the crash was 0.210. The legal limit is 0.08. On February 9, 2024, she was taken into custody by the Lake Wales Police Department. Gonzalez was transported to the Polk County Jail Processing Center where she was booked in. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Eliecer Padilla who died in the crash. The lives of those involved in this crash have been forever changed. This is a grim reminder to never drive while impaired and to never operate a motor vehicle in a reckless manner.
Original Release:
On Saturday 02/25/2023, at 1:13 A.M., officers from the Lake Wales Police Department responded to a vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 27, in front of Weikert Ford. On scene, officers found 38-year-old Eliecer Padilla of Lake Wales lying in the north boundlanes deceased. The second occupant; 40-year-old Jeanette Gonzalez of Lake Wales, was also ejected from the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro and found lying in the median. Gonzalez was airlifted to Lakeland Regional Medical Center with serious injuries.
From evidence on scene and witness information, it was learned the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro was driving south bound on Highway 27 at a high rate of speed. The Camaro rear ended a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado being driven by Stephen Lakotich of Plainfield Illinois, which was also traveling south bound on highway 27 at the posted speed limit. The rear end impact, at a high rate of speed, caused the Camaro to begin flipping which ejected both occupants of the car. No injuries were reported from the occupants of the Silverado.
This investigation is very active and ongoing.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Traffic Homicide Investigator Meyers at the Lake Wales Police Department at 863-678-4223. You can also remain anonymous by calling Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477).
LAKELAND, Fla. – An exciting new partnership between the Office of the Tax Collector for Polk County
(TCPC) and the Orange Osceola Safety Institute (OOSI) will allow more options for people to take a road test in hopes of securing their driver’s license!
“We want to expand the opportunity for people to get a driver’s license without having to schedule a road test appointment very far in advance,” Polk County Tax Collector Joe G. Tedder said. “There’s just such high demand for driver license services in Polk County, like these road tests,” he continued, “that we’re working to not only meet people’s needs, but to exceed their expectations through partnerships like this.”
Polk County’s population growth, particularly in young people, is increasing tremendously! The TCPC experienced a 63% increase in road tests conducted in January 2024 compared to January 2023. A report by the GiveWell Community Foundation and United Way of Central Florida finds Polk the fastest growing county in Florida, and seventh-fastest in the nation; the greatest growth is expected in the 18 and under age group.
This new option for road tests through OOSI in Lakeland offers convenient hours, with walk-in availability from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; additionally, appointments after 5 p.m. may be available at the customer’s request.
“We hope to be an asset to Lakeland and the greater Polk County community. We believe we will be, based on our experience in road testing and our background in careers in motorist services that span decades,” OOSI Owner & Founder Fran Iwanski said.
Appointments are preferred, and are now available at OOSI’s new Lakeland location at 901 E. Memorial Blvd., Unit 977.
TCPC also partners with Atlantic Driving School of Florida, and All Class Drivers.
Recently, I purchased a handheld game console. It came pre-loaded with 5,000 classic video games. One of them was Pokémon FireRed for the Game Boy Advance. I never played that game, but I did play the original Pokémon Red for the Game Boy. Playing a remake of a classic game on a Gameboy-shaped device certainly brought back childhood memories. As of this writing, I’ve already beaten the first two gyms.
Why am I talking about some random video game and not Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom? Well, quite frankly, it was because I was more entertained by that game when I whipped it out in the theater and began playing it halfway through the movie. It was really that boring.
Really? What is there to say about Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom? It’s the very last movie in the cinematic disaster that is the DCEU. With this being the very last movie in that now-dead franchise before James Gunn takes the shock pad from Zack Snyder and hopefully revitalizes it, what incentive is there to watch or review this movie?
To be fair, the original Aquaman was a surprise blockbuster hit when it first premiered five years ago. The fact that it received a sequel certainly proves that. And Jason Momoa managed to breathe new life into a superhero character that had recently been dismissed as a joke by comic book fans. Overall, he gave a pretty good performance to a pretty good movie.
But will this film be the saving grace for this sinking ship that is the DCEU? Well, I think you know the answer to that. It’s a definite, “No”!
The movie’s plot is both too simple and complicated. What do I mean by that? Well, simply put, the story is about Aquaman assuming his rightful reign as King of Atlantis, but the kingdom is attacked by Black Manta, so Aquaman needs help from his brother to help thwart the villain.
Sounds simple, right? Well, it is, but it’s the particulars that make the plot complicated. In fact, the best way I can describe the plot is if the script was written as a Mad Libs with the blanks filled in using a random word generator:
“Aquaman needs to stop the villain, who has AN EVIL TRIDENT that he found in AN ANCIENT CITY FROZEN UNDER ANTARCTICA powered by THE GHOST OF AN EVIL KING. He has to find HIS BROTHER in A DESERT PRISON so they can find A JABBA THE HUT-GANGSTER that will tell them that the villain is hiding at A PREHISTORIC ISLAND before he can take THE BLOOD OF HIS NEWBORN. And the whole story is a metaphor for CLIMATE CHANGE.”
Look! Don’t get me wrong. I’m glad the DCEU decided to shift its focus away from the dark, gritty, and “edgelord” vision of Zack Snyder and more towards a colorful campiness akin to Gold and Silver Age comics. That’s the reason why I loved movies like Shazam, Aquaman, and both Wonder Woman films (yes, even Wonder Woman 1984!). I like how these movies manifest pure pulp-fiction stream-of-consciousness writing often emblematic in older comics, all with a
straight-forward approach of “yeah, these are goofy plots and stories, but we’re going to roll with them anyway because they’re cool!” I just wish this movie managed to do all that well.
The action scenes and special effects are decent enough, but at this point, they feel like keys being jingled in front of a baby. If anything, it feels more like the toddler has become self-aware of the trick and now has grown bored of it. Maybe it’s superhero fatigue. Perhaps it’s a lack of interest in the now-dead DCEU. In the end, the dazzling effects and action simply failed to dazzle me.
Otherwise, it feels as though the movie is borrowing elements from more interesting movies. It had grand cinematic settings, especially with the prehistoric island and underwater scenes, but they feel like they’re copying from Avatar. It has the main conflict from Black Panther with the Atlanteans debating whether or not to seek assistance from the surface world or remain secret, but that conflict is treated as a hasty afterthought.
Then there are the attempts by the film to be more “lighthearted” with goofy scenes akin to Deadpool or Guardians of the Galaxy. Personally, I liked the opening monologue where Aquaman details his new life as King of Atlantis while balancing it with his role as a new father (which is all told by him playing with action figures with his infant son). Unfortunately, every other attempt at comedy falls flat and comes across as tone-deaf and cringe. Dishonorable mention goes to the scene where Aquaman makes his brother eat a cockroach. (No, context does not make that better!)
Overall, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom was a movie DOA, a lifeless film in a dying franchise. It’s the last beep on the DCEU’s heart monitor before it inevitably flatlines. The Snyderverse is dead. Long live James Gunn.
