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76-year-old man found dead in St. Pete home, police suspect foul play, investigating as homicide

Posted at 11:35 AM, Oct 26, 2016
and last updated 2016-10-26 18:01:30-04

St. Pete police are investigating the death of a 76-year-old St. Petersburg man as a homicide. 

Police say on Monday, October 24, Robert Bonnell, 76, was found dead inside of his home on 6th Avenue North by his roommate. 

At first, there were no obvious signs of trauma and Bonnell's death was considered unattended. 

After further investigation, detectives now suspect foul play and they are treating Bonnell's death as a homicide. 

If you have any information about Bonnell's death, please call 893-7780 or text SPPD + tip to tip411.