Cocoa Police seek help in identifying suspect
COCOA, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - Detectives with the Cocoa Police Department are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a homicide.
The suspect is a white man in his early to mid-twenties with dark hair, short goatee style facial hair, average build. He was last seen on security video wearing a black short sleeve button down shirt, loose fitting blue jeans and black shoes.
Detectives believe he may have fled to South Florida in the Hialeah area with the victim’s vehicle.
On Wednesday, an employee at the Dixie Motel, 301 Forrest Avenue reported finding a body in a room at the motel. Investigators say the victim arrived at the motel on Tuesday at approximately 5 p.m. and was accompanied by the younger male suspect.
The victim is identified as Terry Scott Hilliard, 65, of Ocala. Detectives are currently working with the victim's family and agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in an attempt to identify the suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Central Florida CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).