Pubdate: Tue, 22 Oct 2002
Source: Tribune, The (CA)
Copyright: 2002 The Tribune
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FEDS LOOK TO SEIZE DEAD MAN'S HOME

MORRO BAY - Federal officials are trying to seize a home owned by a 
now-deceased Morro Bay man who was accused of being a drug trafficker.

The U.S. Attorney's Office filed court documents a month ago seeking the 
seizure of the late Timony Marc Whitelaw's $599,000 home on Juniper Avenue.

Whitelaw, a 46-year-old massage therapist, was arrested in August on 
suspicion of growing marijuana and possession of marijuana for sale.

He committed suicide on Sept. 17, according to the county coroner's office.

Meanwhile, the government's seizure attempt has tied up Whitelaw's estate.
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