Lathawn Turner, a 40-year-old resident of Palmetto, Florida, was found unconscious in a vehicle and pronounced dead by EMS at 3:38 a.m. on August 27, 2015. Investigators determined he had suffered fatal injuries and opened a murder investigation; his death is being treated as a homicide.

The discovery of Turner’s body in a vehicle has been a complicating detail as authorities attempt to establish a timeline and motive.

Anyone who knew Turner, was in Palmetto on the night of August 26–27, 2015, or has information that could help the investigation is asked to come forward.