Police Find Dead Body, May Be Connected To Triple Murder

PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA — After a man was arrested in Ohio and admitted to his role in a triple murder in Florida, police believe they have found a dead body that may be related to the ongoing investigation.

Shelby John Nealy, aka Shelby Svensen, 25, was arrested in Lakewood, Ohio on Thursday. He was the son-in-law of Richard Louis Ivancic, 71, and Laura Ann Ivancic, 59, who were found dead in their mobile home in Tarpon Springs, Florida on New Year's Day. Police also found Nicholas James Ivancic, 25, dead in the mobile home. Richard and Laura Ivancic were married and Nicholas was their son.

Nealy admitted to the killings, according to Tarpon Springs Police. However, he offered no insight into the fate of the Ivancic's daughter, his wife, Jamie. During a recent press conference, police expressed doubt that Jamie, 21, would be found safe.

"We fear Jamie may be a victim, too, in this case," said Tarpon Springs Police Maj. Jeff Young.

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Investigators found the dead body on Friday, but have not confirmed it is connected to the triple murder case. The sheriff's office did confirm it has been in contact with the Tarpon Springs Police Department, which is investigating the mobile home murders.

Patch will update this story when additional details are available.

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