On November 16, 1996, 34-year-old Rodrigo Orrostieta, and 32-year-old Raul Trochez, were found shot to death at the Christmas Tree Mobile Home Park located on Hutchins Road in Fort Meade, after stopping to talk to a group of people in the park. The victims were found next to their vehicle.

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.