Neel Curiel was an 18-year-old from Homestead, Florida, found dead on February 20, 2021, near a canal along Southwest 187th Avenue in Miami-Dade County. He had recently graduated high school and was considering joining the Army. Investigators say he had been shot and his body was burned; police have not disclosed whether the burning occurred before or after death.

Neel’s blue Honda Civic was recovered miles from the canal, but detectives report few solid leads and no arrests or identified suspects. The family has been vocal about their grief, holding a vigil at the scene; relatives described him as kind-hearted, accepting, and beloved. A $10,000 reward has been offered for tips that lead to an arrest, and detectives are awaiting the medical examiner’s findings for more detail.

Anyone with information about Neel, his blue Honda Civic, or movements around February 20, 2021, is asked to contact investigators.