MOUNT DORA, FL — Police are investigating the deaths of a man and a woman in an apartment in a senior living community in Mount Dora.
On Saturday, officers responded to reports of suspicious activity in the senior living community of Waterman Village at 150 Waterman Avenue.
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When police arrived at the scene, they found a man and a woman dead. Police have not released a cause of death.
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At a press conference on Sunday, police said the couple’s deaths were suspicious and that they would investigate the case as a homicide.
Mount Dora Police said security guards called 911 to report suspicious activity.
Channel 9 repeatedly asked police if they were looking for suspects and if the community was safe.
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Interim Police Chief Mike Gibson said there was no threat to the public, but hesitated to say more.
A dozen residents gathered at the press conference to demand answers.
Channel 9 spoke to the couple who said they experienced the strange circumstances leading up to the murder for days.
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Frank and Pat Blair said a woman tried to let them into their home the day before the murders.
“She said, ‘I lost my car keys and I need to call my husband. I need to charge my cell phone. Can you come and charge it?'” said Frank Blair.
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Pat Blair said two police officers may be able to identify her after seeing a photo of the three people.
The Blairs said police wouldn’t tell them if the people in the photos were suspects in the murders, or if the woman who tried to break into their home had anything to do with the murders.
This is an ongoing investigation. Police, which should be able to provide more information on Monday, said they are in contact with the victim’s son but will not release his name until he arrives in town.
Neighbors said they were very concerned for their safety, but police will continue to monitor the community closely in the meantime.
If you have information, please call the Dora Mountain Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at (352) 735-7130.
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