Prince George’s County detectives are investigating the death of a man whose remains were found in a wooded area in March, three years after his bizarre disappearance.
Anthony Jerome Nelson was last seen in August 2008 just hours before armed intruders ransacked his Capitol Heights home and tied up his family members.
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Nelson went missing until his remains were found last year in a wooded area of the Marlton Community Park, located on the 8000 block of Croom Road, in southern Prince George’s County.
Police said it’s not clear whether Nelson’s disappearance and home invasion were connected. They have not said how Nelson died or how his remains were found.
Investigators continue to seek information to solve this cold case.
About 6 p.m. on Aug. 16, 2008, Nelson, a 28-year-old Verizon technician who graduated from H.D. Woodson High School in 1997, left his family’s Capitol Heights townhouse to go out with friends.
<br/><small><a href=”http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=8000+block+of+Croom+Road&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.701751,86.572266&vpsrc=0&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=8000+Croom+Rd,+Upper+Marlboro,+Maryland+20772&t=m&ll=38.782056,-76.792545&spn=0.013382,0.01708&z=14&iwloc=A” style=”color:#0000FF;text-align:left”>View Larger Map</a></small></div> <p><span class=”BodyCopy”>Five hours later, two gunmen stormed their home in the 6900 block of Aquamarine Court, tied up Nelson’s mother, aunt and half-brother with duct tape.</span></p> <p><span class=”BodyCopy”>The attackers left with a laptop computer and other valuables, police said. The family told police that it appeared that the men had a key to get into the townhouse, and they believe that they are responsible for Anthony Nelson’s death.</span></p> <p><span class=”BodyCopy”>Police said Nelson was last seen driving a gold 2004 Mercury sport utility vehicle, which was recovered during the week after Nelson went missing.</span></p> <p><span class=”BodyCopy”>Police said the slaying and home invasion are both still under investigation.</span></p> <p><span class=”BodyCopy”>Anyone with information about the case can call <a href=”http://www.co.pg.md.us/Government/PublicSafety/Police/Neighborhood/crime_solvers.asp”>Prince George’s County Crime Solvers</a> at 866-411-TIPS (8477) or the Prince George’s County police at 301-772-4901.</span></p> <p><span class=”EndEmailTag” style=”font-style:italic;”><em><a href=” mailto:[email protected] “>[email protected]</a></em></span></p>
