PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — WPTV is following the latest on the investigation of a mysterious and suspicious death on the Treasure Coast.
Police in Port St. Lucie found Francis Devon Gennace, 67, dead from "obvious signs of violent trauma" in his home Thursday, but investigators said they are still trying to identify who killed him.
Investigators told WPTV reporter Tyler Hatfield on Friday that there were no signs of forced entry at the man's home located along Southeast Albatross Avenue.
There was yellow tape and police were still at the home Friday gathering evidence more than 24 hours after Gennace body was found.
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"I haven't stopped thinking about it," a neighbor who did not want to be identified told WPTV.
She said nothing like this has happened in the 10 years she's lived here.
"It's something we never expected," the neighbor said. "It's very surprising, and we all got to be careful."
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Port St. Lucie Police Chief Richard Del Toro told WPTV they responded to the home after coworkers at an auto body shop reported Gennace missing from work for a few days.
Investigators said they're still piecing together whether this was a random or targeted attack.
"It's just something that we're going to have to ... really work hard [on investigating]," Del Toro said. "Focus on the basics, dot the I's, cross the T's, and those are our top priorities right now."
The chief said the man's autopsy will hopefully shed more light on what happened.
"This investigation started less than 24 hours ago," Del Toro said. "We're doing our diligence right now, following up on all the information that's coming in."
Meanwhile, neighbors are hoping police can put their minds at ease.
"My family is a little bit concerned," the neighbor said. "Hopefully, they can figure out the situation and find more information."
Del Toro said the victim lived with his wife at the home, but she was away on a pre-planned trip out of state.
