Kyle D. Pazian Sr., 67, of Crystal River, Florida, was found dead in his Cherrywood Court home. Although discovered on April 12, 2025, authorities determined his death occurred on April 9, 2025. He was remembered by family and friends as a lover of art and the outdoors and as a devoted father and grandfather.

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office described the circumstances as suspicious. Detectives and forensic specialists conducted an intensive weekend of evidence collection and interviews that led to the arrest of 43-year-old David P. Nemyier, Pazian’s son-in-law. Nemyier was charged with first-degree murder and is being held in the Citrus County Detention Facility without bond; officials have not released details about motive or the specific events.

A celebration of Pazian’s life was scheduled for April 26, 2025, in Homosassa. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.