An arrest has been made in a homicide investigation after Miami Beach Police Department officials said a man was thrown over a balcony from a condominium building.<\/p>\n
The incident happened on Feb. 15, when the victim, identified as 35-year-old Justin Zelin, was thrown from a 25th-floor balcony at a building near 63rd Street and Collins Avenue, police said. Zelin was a biotech analyst and a graduate of Harvard University, according to his LinkedIn profile.<\/p>\n
An arrest affidavit revealed that a 911 call Zelin made before his death led investigators to a suspect. In the affidavit, investigators noted that Zelin could be heard repeatedly telling someone named “Sasha” to get away and leave his home.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Police said “Sasha” was an alias used by 37-year-old Corey Hutterli. The dispatcher reported that Zelin stopped communicating, but sounds of a struggle could still be heard.<\/p>\n
When officers arrived, they found Hutterli exiting the apartment, sweating and out of breath. He allegedly told officers that Zelin had “freaked out” and attacked him.<\/p>\n
During a court appearance, Judge Mindy Glazer said Hutterli’s DNA was found in blood on the balcony. Glazer also noted that a sample taken from Hutterli’s jacket contained a mixture of DNA from both Hutterli and the victim, and the incident was partially captured through the 911 call.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Police also reported that Hutterli had injuries consistent with an altercation, and investigators found clumps of his beard inside the apartment.<\/p>\n
Hutterli is currently being held without bond.<\/p>\n