Police Say Suspect Fatally Stabbed Victim At St. Pete Home

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — UPDATE Police arrested a 38-year-old man Tuesday evening who is accused by officers of killing a 65-year-old man earlier in the day at a St. Petersburg home, a police news release said.

The suspect, Jeffery Tillman, had known the victim, Deno Conley, for a long time, detectives said.

Conley hired Tillman to do renovations on the 38th Street North house that the victim owned, according to authorities.

Police accused Tillman of stabbing Conley before 1:20 p.m. when Conley went to the house to see Tillman.

Clearwater police arrested Tillman at 6:41 p.m., officers said.

According to police, Tillman faces charges of first-degree murder.

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Officers found a man dead inside the garage of a home located in the 3400 block of 38th Street North Tuesday afternoon, a St. Pete police news release said.

This is being investigated as a homicide, police said.

According to authorities, more details will be released as they become available.

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