Overview
- Detectives uncovered human remains buried under a rolled carpet during a search of a Dunnellon home on Monday, prompting the Marion County Sheriff's Office to open a homicide probe.
- Family members reported 43-year-old Andres Bahamon-Prada missing since May 7 and deputies began investigating the disappearance after the report from relatives.
- Investigators reported finding freshly disturbed dirt, a strong odor of decomposition, what they believe are blood-like stains, a bullet casing and loose bullets inside the home.
- The victim’s 25-year-old son, Andres Bahamon, was identified as a person of interest and arrested on a charge of tampering with evidence and held without bond.
- Authorities say the silver 2007 Infiniti M35 that belonged to the missing man may contain key evidence, identification of the remains and autopsy results are pending, and detectives are asking the public for tips.