Christopher Alan Boston, 33, of Palmetto, Florida, was found dead on the side of Bishop Harbor Road on September 5, 2018. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office treated his death as a homicide after investigators found multiple traumatic injuries consistent with a violent attack.

Detectives interviewed witnesses and examined forensic evidence but initially identified no arrests or suspects. The investigation remained open as new tips and evidence surfaced sporadically, and detectives continued to appeal to the public for information to help solve the case.

Anyone who knew Christopher, was in the Bishop Harbor Road area on or around September 5, 2018, or has information that might help investigators is asked to come forward.