Discovery of the Crime Scene

On May 7, 2006, at approximately 1:01 PM, the lifeless body of 30-year-old Robert Lee Preston was discovered in a secluded wooded area off Interstate 75 in Sumter County, Florida. The location, hidden from plain sight, suggested a deliberate attempt to conceal the crime.

Determination of Homicide

Upon examination, authorities determined that Preston's death was a homicide resulting from multiple gunshot wounds. The nature and number of the wounds indicated a violent encounter, but specific details about the type of firearm used or the possible motive were not disclosed to the public. ...Read More