Suspicious death under investigation in Vero Beach
Vero Beach, Fl (treasurecoast.com)- A suspicious death is under investigation in Vero Beach.The investigation is taking place in the 2500 block of Granada Avenue. The Vero Police said a person walking their dog discovered the body of a man covered in blood along a trail in a wooded area.
The 59-year-old victim is believed to be a homeless man identified as Alken Brent Hamilton. According to the police he is a transient that travels between Vero Beach and the Melbourne Area.
Suspicious death under investigation in Vero Beach
Suspicious death under investigation in Vero Beach
Suspicious death under investigation in Vero Beach
Police say foul play is suspected
This investigation is still ongoing
Update 12/17
A man walking his dog Thursday morning discovered a dead body in a wooded area of Vero Beach, according to police.
Officers said they received a call regarding the incident at about 8 a.m.
The dog owner said their pet smelled something in the woods near the 2500 block of Granada Ave.
After walking into the wooded area, police said the dog owner discovered a dead man covered in blood.
The body has been taken to the medical examiner’s office for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
