Do you know who murdered 43 year old Jose DeLeon in 2009?
Jose DeLeon, aged 43, was found deceased on May 6, 2009, in a wooded area off County Road 48 in Okahumpka, Florida. Originally from Guatemala, Jose had only been in the United States for a few months before his death and had been known to visit various cities in Florida, including Lake County. He had not been seen for a few days prior to the discovery of his body, raising concerns about his activities and whereabouts during that time. When found, Jose was wearing blue jeans with a brown belt, brown steel-toe work boots, and a collared shirt decorated with fish and fishing lures.
The investigation into Jose DeLeon's death has remained open as a cold case. Detectives from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office are actively seeking any information that could lead to the identity of the person or persons responsible for his death. Despite efforts to solve the case, authorities have not yet made any arrests, and the lack of substantial leads has made the investigation particularly challenging. Community members are encouraged to come forward with any knowledge they may have about the incident, either by contacting the Lake County Sheriff’s Office directly or through the anonymous Crimeline tip line. Authorities continue to hope that renewed attention on the case might generate new leads that could finally provide answers and justice for Jose DeLeon and his family.
