Brooksville Man Arrested for Second-Degree Murder of Unidentified Victim

A man from Brooksville has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after a body was found near a Dollar General store in Brooksville, Florida. The incident was reported to the Hernando County deputies on Tuesday at around 3:30 p.m. when a suspicious person was seen at the store on Cortez Boulevard. The caller informed the deputies about the discovery of a body at the back of a dead-end road behind the Dollar General.

Fire officials confirmed that the body was in the early stages of decomposition, suggesting that it was a result of a murder. Detectives from the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office were able to identify the deceased person and a person of interest in the case. The person of interest, R. W. Resca Jr., aged 53, confessed to the murder and admitted to disposing of the body, according to the sheriff’s office.

The investigation has revealed that this was an isolated incident of a domestic nature, and the sheriff’s office has assured the community that there is no ongoing threat. R. W. Resca Jr. has been taken into custody and is currently being held without the possibility of bond at the Hernando County Jail.

This unfortunate incident has left the community in shock and sadness. The authorities are working diligently to gather all the necessary evidence and information related to the case. The motive behind the murder and the relationship between the victim and the suspect are yet to be disclosed.

The local community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or information they may have related to the incident. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the cooperation of the public in order to ensure a thorough investigation.

As the investigation progresses, further details may be released by the authorities. In the meantime, the community is encouraged to support each other during this difficult time, and to rely on the resources available to them for emotional support and counseling.