CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – The 75-year-old man who had self-inflicted a gunshot wound and was discovered sitting in his living room on Thanksgiving, unconscious but still alive, has died.
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office said they received information indicating a possible murder and promptly launched a homicide investigation.
According to Citrus County deputies, they arrived at a residence close to Poe Street and Eden Drive in Inverness on Thursday.
Authorities said that after announcing themselves and knocking on the front door, no one answered. Deputies checked the perimeter of the house because they were worried about the suspect’s safety as well as the victim’s.
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Authorities reported finding blood, drag marks, and a large butcher-style knife on the ground in the backyard and knew there had been a crime committed.
Officials claim that before entering the house, they made additional efforts to get in touch with the suspect.
Jonathan Dimick Senior, 75, was discovered in the living room suffering from an abdominal gunshot wound, as reported by CCSO.
Dimick received emergency medical treatment from Citrus County Fire Rescue before being transported to the hospital by helicopter. Dimick died at the hospital, according to deputies.
Further investigation led deputies to the gruesome discovery of the dismembered body of 67-year-old James Banks, who was found in the trunk of his own vehicle.
“The scene our deputies responded to was absolutely shocking. It is rare that a case this horrific occurs in Citrus County, but this is what we prepare for,”said Sheriff Mike Prendergast.”It is truly unfortunate that our suspect will never be prosecuted for this brutal crime – However, thanks to the caller’s courage and our team’s quick response, Mr. Banks’ family can begin their grieving process with the knowledge that no one will ever again suffer by the hands of Mr. Dimick.”
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