Thirty years after human remains were discovered in Apopka, detectives confirmed that they belonged to 48-year-old Richard Wick, Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) said on its Facebook page on Tuesday, June 11.
On October 2, 1993, hunters discovered skeletal remains in a vacant lot on Binion Road near Apopka, according to the post.
“An OCSO investigation revealed evidence that the person was a victim of homicide, but despite extensive efforts, the remains were unidentified for 30 years,” the OCSO Facebook post states.
“Thanks to advancements in genetic genealogy and OCSO’s partnership with Othram Labs, detectives have recently confirmed the remains to be those of 48-year-old Richard Wick.”
OCSO is now seeking the public’s help for information that could help solve this case. Anyone who knew Wick or have details about his life or the circumstances leading to his death in 1993 is asked to contact the OCSO Cold Case Unit at 407-836-4357 or call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477).
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