Police investigate deaths of 2 men found in Bradenton home

7:01 PM, Feb 7, 2012   |    comments
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Bradenton, FL -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is investigating the murder of two roommates found dead inside their home Tuesday.

According to the sheriff's office, around 11:30 this morning, deputies arrived at 608 61st Terrace E. to check on a man living at the home who had not been heard from or seen since Saturday, Feb. 4. Upon entering the home, they found 43-year-old Adrian Velasquez Baca and another Hispanic man dead inside.

Deputies say there were signs of trauma to their bodies. An autopsy will be performed on Wednesday to determine their cause of death.  The name of the second man has not yet been released pending notification of his family.

Anyone with any information on this case is asked to call the sheriff's office at 941-747-3011, ext. 2518 or Crime Stoppers at 866-634-TIPS.