Bates, Michael Scott
Michael Scott Bates was booked into the Palm Beach County jail on September 10, 2026
by the 01-PBSO.
Charges
- KLLING OF HUMAN BEING OR UNBORN CHILD W VEH
Authorities allege this individual was booked on a charge classified as KLLING OF HUMAN BEING OR UNBORN CHILD W VEH. In plain English, the allegation means the booking record accuses this person of unlawfully killing another individual.
This appears to be the first booking featured in our records for this individual.
According to booking records, Palm Beach County processed approximately 311 bookings during the last seven days, including 0 involving similar charges.
Under Florida law, murder cases in Florida can carry life imprisonment or capital punishment depending on the degree charged.
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Booking Details
| Booking Date | September 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Arresting Agency | 01-PBSO |
| Booking Number | 2026024908 |
| Race | White |
| Gender | Male |
| Bond | $0.00 |
This report is based on public arrest records from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. All individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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