- BSO Case Number:
- 15-2207-001361
- Jurisdiction:
- North Lauderdale
- Place of Occurrence:
- 1810 S.W. 64th Terrace, North Lauderdale
- Victim:
- Adult male, name withheld, Marsy’s Law (DECEASED)
- Suspect(s):
Simon Hand, 23, 12/22/1998, male, 1810 S.W. 64th Terrace, North Lauderdale (IN CUSTODY)
Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit detectives on Wednesday arrested a North Lauderdale man for murder.
According to investigators, information was developed that revealed the homicide victim was last seen in the company of an individual named Simon Hand on or after July 9. On Wednesday, July 20, homicide detectives from BSO and the Fort Lauderdale Police Department responded to Hand’s residence at 1810 S.W. 64th Terrace in North Lauderdale and served a search warrant. Detectives recovered the victim’s body, which was buried in the backyard.
The investigation and evidence recovered on scene showed Hand shot the victim to death.
In addition, detectives also recovered firearms from inside the home. Hand is being charged with one count of first degree murder and one count of possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon.
INVESTIGATORS:
Homicide Det. S. Cottam, CID
Homicide Sgt. K. Forsberg, CID
THIS REPORT BY:
Carey Codd/Sr. PIO
7/22/2022 1530
North Lauderdale
