Ocala Police Sought Leads In 2016 Homicide
Authorities are revisiting the decade-old case of a 70-year-old nurse’s aide found fatally shot outside her home.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Violence
In 2016, 70-year-old Lizzie Bracey was found dead outside her home on Old Blitchton Road in Ocala. Investigators determined the victim, who worked as a nurse's aide, died from fatal gunshot wounds.
Why it matters
Ocala police are currently seeking public information to solve this long-unresolved homicide case. Bringing closure to the incident remains a priority for local law enforcement.
Ocala police are actively seeking new information to solve the 2016 homicide case. The investigation remains open as authorities work to identify the perpetrator who shot the victim on Old Blitchton Road.
The players
Lizzie Bracey
She was a 70-year-old nurse's aide who was found fatally shot outside her home.
Ocala Police Department
This local law enforcement agency is currently investigating the 2016 homicide of Lizzie Bracey.
Ocala Fire Rescue
This emergency services agency responded to the initial medical call at the residence on Old Blitchton Road.
The details
Ocala Fire Rescue initially responded to a medical call at the residence where Bracey, who utilized a cane for mobility, was discovered. Subsequent police investigation confirmed the death was a homicide caused by gunshot wounds.
Timeline
The incident occurred on October 14, 2016.
Legal Context
Cold cases like the 2016 Ocala homicide of Lizzie Bracey highlight the ongoing challenges in obtaining justice when initial leads fail to yield a suspect. Such investigations often rely on renewed public outreach to break long-standing deadlocks in local jurisdictions.
Residents of Ocala are encouraged to come forward with any information related to the 2016 incident on Old Blitchton Road. Authorities emphasize that even minor details from the public could prove essential to advancing the investigation.
The takeaway
Unresolved cases require continuous community engagement to uncover new leads that may have been missed during the initial investigation. Residents should contact local authorities if they possess any information regarding the events of 2016.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WESH.
