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A man from Florida has been taken into custody following the discovery of human remains inside two suitcases in an isolated location, officials reported.
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office booking records reveal that 19-year-old Lucas Sander Jones from Indialantic was initially arrested on several charges, such as evidence tampering, abuse of a deceased person, and improper disposal of human remains. Records indicate he was released after posting a $7,500 bond.
Subsequently, jail records show that Jones was re-arrested and is currently being held without bond on a second-degree murder charge.
The investigation commenced on March 28 when police responded to a call from Palm Bay in an area known as “The Compound,” a mostly undeveloped piece of land in Central Florida.
On Sunday, Lucas Jones was apprehended and booked into Brevard County Jail. He faced charges including abuse of a dead human body, improper disposal of human remains, and evidence tampering. These charges were later upgraded to premeditated murder. (Source: WOFL-TV)
According to a police affidavit obtained by FOX 35 Orlando, upon arrival, authorities observed vultures circling and discovered an abandoned black suitcase. Inside, they found human remains, investigators said.
A second suitcase containing additional remains was located nearby, according to police. Detectives later identified Jones as a person of interest after finding an Amazon package with his name and address in one of the abandoned suitcases.
Police executed a search warrant at Jones’ home, where they made contact with Jones and his girlfriend. Authorities said that Jones had visible injuries, and he declined to speak with investigators.
Authorities were notified about vultures surrounding an abandoned closed suitcase in the area of 1574 Bonbardier Boulevard on March 28, around 10:50 a.m. This is in an undeveloped 2,784-acre area in Palm Bay, known as “The Compound.” (WOFL-TV)
During a search of the home, officers found blood stains and a knife like one recovered from a suitcase.
Whose body was in the suitcase?
Authorities have not yet publicly confirmed the identity of the victim. However, WFTV reported that police believe the remains that were found were associated with 28-year-old Colie Lee Daniel.
Daniel was reported missing on March 22.
According to the affidavit, Jones’ girlfriend told police she last saw Daniel on March 20 at Jones’ residence, appearing unconscious. She said Jones later told her Daniel had left the home.
The following day, she said Jones asked her to drive him to The Compound, where she saw him discard containers and other items.
Officers found one suitcase that was lying in tall grass and emitting an odor, Fox News affiliate WOFL-TV reported. (WOFL-TV)
The investigation remains active as officials work to confirm the identity of the victim.
Jones is scheduled to be arraigned on April 21.
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