Law enforcement still looking for 2015 murder suspect

Hemchand Bhagwandin, 68. Photo via SWFL Crime Stoppers

Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers are looking for the community’s help to catch a suspect that brutally murdered a man in from of his wife in 2015.

According to SWFL Crime Stoppers, on the evening of March 15, 2015, Hemchand Bhagwandin, 68, and his wife were at home babysitting their granddaughter when two masked men entered their home and brutally murdered Hemchand in front of his wife.

They ask if you have any information about this case call 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). Tips may also be made online at www.southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com or by submitting a tip on the P3Tips mobile app.

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