Double Homicide under investigation in North Fort Myers
On Saturday, Nov. 12, at 6:21 a.m., the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a medical assistance call. A passerby found an adult male lying in the grass just off the sidewalk along the south side of Pondella Road across from the intersection of Landsdale Drive.
EMS arrived on scene and pronounced the adult male deceased. Deputies established a crime scene and soon discovered the body of a second adult male behind the closed businesses. As a result, Pondella Road was closed between Barrett Road and Sabal Gardens Drive from most of Saturday morning.
Due to the nature of the incident, homicide detectives with the Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit are assigned to continue the investigation. Crime scene investigators with the Forensics Unit arrived to document and collect evidence.
The District 21 Medical Examiner will perform autopsies to confirm causes of death. Detectives are continuing efforts to positively identify the two men.
Anyone with information on this violent felony crime is asked to call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 477-1000 or, to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS. Anonymous tips may also be made online at www.swflcrimestoppers.org, through the TipSubmit app on any iPhone or by texting CRIMES (274637) Keyword: REWARD.
At this time, there is no new information being released.
Source: Lee County Sheriff’s Office