PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are investigating the “suspicious deaths” of two people found inside a home in Pembroke Pines and are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing family member.
Pembroke Pines Police and Fire Rescue units responded to a 911 call reporting an unconscious man in the garage of a home along the 1700 block of Northwest 109th Avenue, at around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Responding officers found Octavis Myers, who appeared to have been dead for some time.
A subsequent search of the home revealed a deceased woman in a bedroom. Police are withholding her identity until next of kin have been notified.
Preliminary information suggests both deaths may be criminal in nature, police said.
Officials said the homeowner, Carrie Collins, is said to have asked a family member to help walk the dog. The dog started smelling around and took the person walking it to the garage, where they discovered Myers.
“The dog was demonstrating some very unusual behavior that led the person behind the leash to a garage area,” said PPPD Capt. Adam Feiner.
Detectives said Carrie did not know there were two people dead at the home.
Neighbors said the home belongs to Carrie and her husband Samuel, who have lived there for nearly 50 years.
“It’s upsetting because this is a very quiet neighborhood, and as I said, most of us, the ones that have been here for a long time, know each other quite well,” said neighbor Kathy Bunbury.
Authorities are also seeking the whereabouts of 27-year-old Isaiah Collins, the grandson of Carrie, who frequently lives at the residence. He hasn’t been heard from in about three days.
“It’s very unusual that he’s not at the house, and it’s very unusual that family members can’t get a hold of that person, so the police is very concerned about [Isaiah’s] wellbeing and we do not know if, he too, is a victim of the criminal activity that happened in the house,” said Feiner.
Those who live in the neighborhood told 7News Collins is usually out and about.
“We see him every day, almost every day, walking. He has a very large dog that he walks past our house every day, so we see him quite often,” said Bunbury.
7News cameras captured a young man speaking to detectives, but he didn’t want to speak to 7News.
Police expressed concern for Collins’ well-being and asked the public to report any information that could lead to his safe location.
“Our biggest concern is making sure that Isaiah Collins is found safe,” said Feiner.
Officials said this remains an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Pembroke Pines Police Department at 954-431-2200 or call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
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