An 88-year-old North Port, Florida resident, Miroslav Maksic, has been charged with homicide in the death of his 76-year-old wife, Miljka Maksic. Police responded to a reported suicide at the couple's Halladay Street home around 3 a.m. on Sunday. However, a joint investigation with the Medical Examiner's Office revealed evidence suggesting the scene was staged to appear as a suicide. Authorities believe Miroslav Maksic killed his wife and then manipulated the scene to disguise the manner of death. The specific details of how Miljka Maksic died have not been publicly disclosed. Miroslav Maksic was arrested and booked into the Sarasota County Jail on Monday night, held without bond. North Port Police Chief Todd Garrison commended the investigative work that led to the arrest, emphasizing the commitment to seeking justice for the victim and her family.

Miroslav Maksic (North Port Police Department)

North Port Police vehicle (North Port Police Department)

North Port Police Department car (North Port Police Department)