Little Havana Murder Remains Mystery

MIAMI, FL — A murder in the Little Havana section of the city remains a mystery and Miami police are asking for the public's help.

The body of Christopher A. Nail was discovered in his apartment around 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the 500 block of SW 10 Street.

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Police were still trying to determine who killed the 40-year-old man and why as of Wednesday afternoon according to Officer Kiara Delva of the Miami Police Department.

She said police received a call of a "foul" odor and asked Nail's family for permission to enter his apartment.

"When they arrived there, they discovered a decomposing male," according to Delva. "He was located inside of his apartment."

To report a tip, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477) or visit crimestoppersmiami.com and select “Give a Tip. If the tip to Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers leads to an arrest, the tipster may be eligible for a reward up to $3,000. Alternatively, call Detective M. De Los Santos or any investigator of the Miami Police Department Homicide Unit at 305-603-6350.

Photo courtesy Miami Police Department