Married Couple Found Dead In Lakeland Home: Police

LAKELAND, FL — A married couple was found dead inside their home in the 100 block of Lake Morton Drive on Tuesday night, the Lakeland Police Department said.

Detectives have identified the victims as David Henderson, 63, and Edith Henderson, 67, formerly Edith Yates, who worked as a commissioner for the city of Lakeland from 2006 to 2018.

The death is being treated as a homicide, according to authorities.

Anyone with information related to the case is asked to call Detective Tammy Hathcock at 863-834-6975.

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Detectives have begun an investigation of a homicide involving two victims on Tuesday night, the Lakeland Police Department said.

Investigators are in the area near Lake Morton between Mississippi Avenue and Orange Park Avenue searching for evidence and potential witnesses, according to authorities.

At this time, police do not believe there is danger to the local neighborhood.

Law enforcement officials are asking residents in this area to use an alternate route.

This is a developing story. Patch will keep you updated.