The man found yesterday morning has been positively identified as 50 year old Christopher Mark Brothers of Cape Coral, Florida. Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit are continuing the investigation into his murder. No specific details as to the manner of death are being released at this time.
Earlier this month Brothers was the victim in a home invasion. A day later, narcotics units raided his home and arrested him on heroin charges.
Anyone with information related to this violent felony crime is asked to contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 477-1000 or, to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 dollars, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS(8477). Tips may also be made online at www.swflcrimestoppers.org via text to CRIMES (274637) Keyword: REWARD or through the TipSubmit app on any Smart phone.