Sheriff Grady Judd: 'Violent death' at group home prompts murder investigation
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Sheriff Grady Judd says that a "violent death" at a group home has prompted a murder investigation in Bartow.
First responders found the victim, an 81-year-old white man, dead this morning at an independent group living home owned by ET Care.
Judd says they will release more information on Monday.
BARTOW, Fla. - Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says that his office is helping the Bartow Police Department investigate what they are calling a "violent death."
What we know
First responders found the victim, an 81-year-old white man, dead this morning at an independent group living home.
Three other people lived in the group home that is owned by ET Care.
Judd says that the man was last seen on Saturday evening.
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What we don't know
No other information has been released and Sheriff Grady Judd says they will release more information on Monday.
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