DUNNELLON, Fla. (CBS12) — Detectives investigating a missing person case discovered human remains at a Dunnellon property on Monday and identified the missing man’s son as a person of interest.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said that its deputies began investigating the disappearance of 43-year-old Andres Bahamon-Prada on May 16 after a family member reported he had not been seen since May 7. As the investigation progressed, authorities said they uncovered evidence suggesting foul play, prompting them to reclassify the case as a homicide.
On May 18, Major Crimes detectives continued their investigation at a home located at 2180 NW 225th Avenue, where they discovered male human remains on the property. Officials said the remains have not yet been positively identified.
During the investigation, detectives identified Bahamon-Prada’s 25-year-old son, Andres Bahamon, as a person of interest. He was arrested on May 18 on a charge of tampering with evidence in connection with the missing person case. Investigators have not announced any additional charges.
Detectives say human remains were found at a Dunnellon property as they investigate the disappearance of Andres Bahamon-Prada, naming his son, Andres Bahamon, as a person of interest and searching for a missing silver 2007 Infiniti M35. (Marion County Sheriff’s Office)
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Authorities are also searching for Bahamon-Prada’s silver 2007 Infiniti M35, which remains unaccounted for. Detectives believe the vehicle may contain important evidence.
Authorities discovered human remains during a Dunnellon investigation into missing man Andres Bahamon-Prada and have identified his son, Andres Bahamon, as a person of interest while searching for a silver 2007 Infiniti M35. (Marion County Sheriff’s Office)
Anyone with information about the vehicle’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Office at 352-732-9111.