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Andres Bahamon is accused of killing his father and burying him in the backyard. Image is courtesy of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.\u00a0<\/span> <\/p>

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DUNNELLON, Fla.<\/strong> – <\/span>A 25-year-old man faces a homicide charge after investigators said he confessed to murdering his father and burying him in a Dunnellon backyard to evade arrest.\u00a0<\/p>

Andres Bahamon was already in custody on an evidence tampering charge when he admitted to killing 43-year-old Andres Bahamon-Prada, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.\u00a0<\/p>

Marion County homicide investigation<\/strong><\/h2>
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What we know:<\/p>

The investigation began on May 16 when a family member told deputies that Bahamon-Prada had not been seen since May 7.\u00a0<\/p>

Deputies said they found evidence of foul play and handed the case to major crimes detectives, who obtained a search warrant for a property at 2180 NW 225th Avenue in Dunnellon on May 18.\u00a0<\/p>

During the search, detectives said they found freshly dug dirt in the backyard containing human remains later identified as the missing father.\u00a0<\/p>

According to MCSO, investigators also gathered items with suspected dried blood inside the home, making Bahamon their primary suspect.\u00a0<\/p>

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Bahamon had been held at the Marion County Jail since May 19 for tampering with evidence in the missing person case.\u00a0<\/p>

When detectives attempted another jailhouse interview after he initially refused to speak, they said Bahamon confessed to the killing.\u00a0<\/p>

He reportedly told detectives he “asked God a million times” to let him kill his father, claiming he was doing God’s work because his father was “trying to link up with satanic people” and trying to kill him.\u00a0<\/p>

According to MCSO, Bahamon gave extensive details on the murder and burial, leading authorities to charge him with second-degree murder.\u00a0<\/p>

Unanswered elements of the case<\/strong><\/h2>

What we don’t know:<\/p>

Officials have not yet confirmed the exact date or the specific cause of Bahamon-Prada’s death. The sheriff’s office has not disclosed what specific weapon or method was used during the fatal encounter.\u00a0<\/p>

Current custody status<\/strong><\/h2>

What’s next:<\/p>

Bahamon remains held at the Marion County Jail. Records show he is being detained without bond following his upgraded murder charge.\u00a0<\/p>

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