24-year-old Gary Robert Parker was found by EMS on March 20, 2008, around 9:30 a.m., when they were called to a house on Kalogridis Road in Haines City. Parker's body was in the enclosed front porch, and Detectives discovered that the front door of the residence had been forced open. Parker sustained a single gunshot wound to the left eye area. Investigation revealed the residence was a marijuana grow house, rented by Agner Vilarello-Fernandez. It is believed that Parker was attempting to break into the residence and Vilarello-Fernandez shot him during this attempt. Vilarello-Fernandez is wanted for questioning in this case.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.org.