81-year-old man identified in North Naples homicide investigation

An 81-year-old man was identified as a victim of a homicide, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.

Karl George Lievense, of North Naples, was found dead Monday afternoon in an office building on the 5100 block of Castello Drive, according to deputies.

Authorities say the call came in around 2:25 p.m. Monday.

Neighbors who live off Castello Drive said they’re now on edge after deputies confirmed the investigation.

“That just doesn’t happen here. That’s as you can see just a very quiet neighborhood, nice neighbors and we all look out for one another,” said one resident of the area, who wished to remain anonymous.

The death was discovered at the Park North building complex off Castello Drive in Naples.

“I didn’t hear anything really, just heard police cars,” the unidentified neighbor said.

Residents said they’re shocked something like this could happen in their neighborhood.

“It’s a great neighborhood, it’s a very safe neighborhood, so I’m sad this would happen here,” said resident Shiela Miller.

“I’m sorry that that happened, especially here because there’s a lot of kids in the neighborhood. It’s a very quiet and safe neighborhood so it’s always disconcerting when that happens,” added another neighbor.

Anyone with information should call the sheriff’s office at 239-252-9300, or Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS to submit an anonymous tip and be eligible for a cash reward.

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This story was updated to correct the characterization of the address being an office building, not a home.