An Update:

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Forty-five-year old Lawrence Charles Baldwin (no local address) has been charged with second degree murder, a first degree felony in connection with the death of a North Fort Myers man at his home on Stipe Street. Baldwin had been seen in the area the night before the victim, identified as 83-year-old old John Quimby of 457 Stipe Street, North Fort Myers, was found dead from an apparent stab wound. Baldwin is accused of stealaiang numerous items from the victim’s home.

Baldwin had been released from the Lee County Jail earlier this week for a second offense of driving on a suspended license. Prior driving offense records reveal he had lived in the area during the last year, including a residence a few doors down from the victim’s on Stipe Street. Sheriff’s investigators said.

He had been reported as a suspicious person Thursday evening in the area and was questioned by deputies to find out why. No crime was revealed at the time and he said he was in the area to try and pick up clothes from his prior listed address.

Baldwin will be booked into the Lee County Jail.

PRIOR STORY

The Lee County Sheriff’s office today said they received a call Friday, Aug. 6 at around 4:50 p.m. requesting a well-being check on a person.

The caller said they hadn’t seen their neighbor in a couple of days and were concerned. A deputy responded to 457 Stipe Street, North Fort Myers. After arriving at the address, a white-male was found inside the home deceased, according to investigators.

Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit are now conducting a homicide investigation into the man’s death. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending positive identification and notification of next of kin.

The crime scene is being examined by members of the Forensics Unit to collect and document evidence. The District 21 Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy.

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