Do you know who murdered 23 year old Marlon Nelson in 2000?
On January 5, 2000, 23-year-old Marlon Nelson was found dead in a gruesome homicide near Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida. Nelson, who was last seen in Orlando earlier that day, was in the company of two unidentified men driving a blue Lexus. His body was discovered on the side of State Road 19 near Revels Road. Nelson had been shot, his body set on fire, and left by the roadside.
Nelson was a resident of Orlando and had a distinctive feature—a prosthetic left leg. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing gray gym pants with blue trim, a light-colored t-shirt, and tennis shoes. Investigators believe that Nelson likely knew the individuals responsible for his death, but no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information about the events of that day and the identity of the killers. Despite the passage of years, the case remains active, with authorities encouraging anyone with details to come forward. The case is part of the county’s cold case files, and tips can be provided anonymously.
