LAKELAND, Fla. – The death of a 42-year-old man, found in a parked car, has been ruled a homicide by the medical examiner on Monday.
Investigators are continuing to interview persons who may have information related to the case.
On Saturday, April 10, 2021, at approximately 4:16 p.m., officers from the Lakeland Police Department responded to a residence in the 500 block of West Crawford Street for a report of a missing person.
The person that called police advised last seeing the victim at 7:00 a.m. when she left to travel out-of-town for the day. According to the woman, the victim had not responded to texts or calls throughout the day.
When the woman arrived home, the victim was nowhere to be found, and there was blood underneath a vehicle the victim had been working on in the driveway.
Upon a search of the location, officers located the body of the victim, a 42-year-old man, inside another vehicle on the property.
Anyone with information related to the case should contact Detective Troy Smith at 863.834.8958 or troy.smith@Lakelandgov.net.
If a person wishes to remain anonymous, and possibly be eligible for a reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida:
- Call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
- From your cell phone, dial **TIPS
- Or visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on “Submit A Tip,”
- Or download the free “P3tips” app on your smartphone or tablet.