UPDATE: Autopsies have been scheduled for the victims of a double homicide discovered inside a home near Fort Walton Beach February 1st. The bodies of 52-year old Annastacia Merrell and her co-worker, 51-year old Patrick Tymoch were discovered at Merrell’s Bentwood Lane home by Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies during a welfare check. Investigators say it appears the pair died from gunshots and it’s believed the violence may have taken place on Monday.
Deputies were called to the house in the Willow Bend neighborhood Tuesday to do a welfare check on a female resident. After being unable to make contact with anyone inside, deputies entered and found two people deceased. The victims are identified as 52-year old Annastacia Merrell and 51-year old Patrick Tymoch.
Investigators are searching for a person of interest, 47-year old Chad Ankenbrand, to question in the case. Ankenbrand is considered armed and dangerous.
Chad Ankenbrand
If spotted do not attempt to make contact. He’s believed to be driving a black Ford Mustang convertible (shown above) with Florida tag 36BAWX.
The car is missing its back window and passenger side mirror.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the OCSO at 850.651.7400 or their nearest local law enforcement agency.
Tips can be submitted anonymously at Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers – 850.863.TIPS, emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 Tips mobile application.
