{"id":228316,"date":"2026-04-12T06:30:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T06:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/228316\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T06:30:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T06:30:12","slug":"port-st-lucie-police-investigate-death-of-missing-man-with-high-functioning-autism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/228316\/","title":{"rendered":"Port St. Lucie Police Investigate Death of Missing Man with High-Functioning Autism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Port+St.+Lucie%2C+FL&amp;city=Port+St.+Lucie&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Port+St.+Lucie+Police+Investigate+Death+of+Missing+Man+with+High-Functioning+Autism&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Ffl%2Fport-st-lucie%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F10%2Fport-st-lucie-police-investigate-death-of-missing-man-with-high-functioning-autism%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d97ad474724.jpg\" alt=\"An extreme close-up photograph of a personal item, such as a wallet or keys, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the investigation into the missing person case.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>The harsh flash illumination of a personal item found at the scene of the missing person case casts a stark, gritty light on the tragedy.Port St. Lucie Today<\/p>\n<p>Police in Port St. Lucie, Florida are investigating the death of a 32-year-old man named Alexander Joseph Solma, who had high-functioning autism and was reported missing earlier on Friday. Authorities have not yet released details about the circumstances surrounding Solma&#8217;s death.<\/p>\n<p>        Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>This tragic incident highlights the challenges faced by individuals with autism and the need for greater support and resources to ensure their safety and well-being within the community. The investigation will aim to determine the cause of Solma&#8217;s death and whether any factors related to his autism may have contributed.<\/p>\n<p>                The details<\/p>\n<p>Alexander Joseph Solma, a 32-year-old man with high-functioning autism, was reported missing earlier on Friday in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Police have since discovered Solma&#8217;s body, but have not yet released details about the circumstances surrounding his death or the cause.<\/p>\n<p>        Solma was reported missing earlier on Friday, April 10, 2026.Police discovered Solma&#8217;s body later the same day.<\/p>\n<p>          The players<\/p>\n<p>          Alexander Joseph Solma<\/p>\n<p>A 32-year-old man with high-functioning autism who was reported missing and later found deceased.<\/p>\n<p>Port St. Lucie Police Department<\/p>\n<p>The law enforcement agency investigating Solma&#8217;s death.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Port+St.+Lucie%2C+FL&amp;city=Port+St.+Lucie&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Port+St.+Lucie+Police+Investigate+Death+of+Missing+Man+with+High-Functioning+Autism&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Ffl%2Fport-st-lucie%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F10%2Fport-st-lucie-police-investigate-death-of-missing-man-with-high-functioning-autism%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n                What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Port St. Lucie Police Department is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding Solma&#8217;s death.<\/p>\n<p>          The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>This tragic incident underscores the need for greater support and resources for individuals with autism within local communities to ensure their safety and well-being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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