Orange County, FL – Detectives are once again calling for the public’s help in solving a brutal double homicide that shook Central Florida nearly two decades ago.
According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, 23-year-old Andre Eady and 22-year-old Shantia Staffine were found dead inside their apartment at the Hidden Cove Apartments (now Victory Cove) on South Rio Grande Avenue on June 5, 2008. Investigators say someone murdered the young couple and then set their apartment on fire to cover up the crime.
The case has remained unsolved for 17 years. Retired crime scene investigator Kelly Wood, who was the first on scene, says detectives are revisiting evidence in hopes that modern forensic technology and new DNA testing could reveal fresh leads.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) continues to assist with the case, using updated forensic tools to re-examine key materials. Officials say even the smallest tip could help identify the person responsible for the killings.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the OCSO Non-Emergency Line at 407-836-HELP or Crimeline at 407-423-TIPS.
“We need the public’s help,” the sheriff’s office said. “Your tip could make the difference.”
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