Port Orange investigators search backyard for evidence in connection to 2012 investigation

Port Orange home investigated in 2012 death, police say

Port Orange Police are investigating a home in connection to a 2012 investigation. Though the details of the current investigation aren't known, the home belonged to James Maxwell, who is behind bars in connection to a 2012 crime. 

PORT ORANGE, Fla. - Investigators are working to recover evidence at a Port Orange home in connection to a 2012 investigation after a woman was buried in the backyard.

FOX 35's Alexus Cleavenger reported that officers were focused on the backyard, Tuesday night, as they worked to uncover evidence in connection to a 2012 investigation. 

What we know:

Officers were parked outside a residence on Brandy Hills Drive in Port Orange, Thursday night, March 26 in a reported attempt to obtain a search warrant. 

Police said they aimed to uncover evidence in connection to an investigation that began over 10 years ago – in 2012. 

Cleavenger reported that officers placed a blue tarp, covering the entrance of the fence leading to the backyard. Neighbors reported that officers used equipment to take out the back patio. 

Police said new circumstances allowed investigators to get a search warrant for the home. 

What happened in 2012? 

The home belonged to James Maxwell – who lived at the home in 2012 – and is currently behind bars for murder. 

Maxwell is serving multiple life sentences for murdering two women and burying one woman in the backyard. 

What we don't know:

Few details were provided regarding what officers were searching for Thursday evening. 

This story will be updated when more information is made available.