LCSO reports murder investigation underway
On Monday, July 11, 2011, at 8:18 a.m., the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a body found in a wooded area. Deputies responded to the scene located north of Brooks Road and on the east side of Business U.S. 41, North Fort Myers, Florida.
The victim has been identifed as Tony Churchwell, age 48 (d-o-b 1/31/63), of 2020 Queen Street # 29, North Fort Myers, Florida. His remains have been turned over to the District 21 Medical Examiner and an autopsy will be performed to confirm cause of death.
Homicide detectives are continuing the investigation. Anyone with information on this violent felony crime is asked to please contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 477-1000 or, to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS(8477). Anonymous tips may also be made online at www.swflcrimestoppers.org, through the TipSubmit app on any iPhone or by texting CRIMES (274637) Keyword: REWARD.