The name of the man who was killed in the first-ever murder in Celebration has been released.
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said that Matteo P. Giovanditto, 58, was killed in his apartment on 543 Water Street in Celebration.
Deputies responded to Giovanditto’s condo on November 29, around 9:37 am. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a witness who indicated she went to check on her neighbor and found him deceased in the apartment. Giovanditto’s car was missing at the time.
On Wednesday, December 1st, investigators received a Crimeline tip which led them to Giovanditto’s vehicle in Kissimmee.
No other details have been released regarding the murder of Giovanditto.
The investigation is ongoing.