Broward Man Arrested For Murder, Body Buried In Backyard

by News Desk | Jul 22, 2022 · 4:48 pm | North Lauderdale News

Simon Hand Arrested For Murder

Last Updated: Mar 28, 2026 · 4:59 pm

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Broward Man Arrested For Murder, Body Buried In Backyard

Simon Hand Arrested For Murder

Simon Hand Arrested For Murder

Simon Hand Arrested For Murder

NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL (Boca Post) — Broward Sheriff’s Office have arrested 23-year-old Simon Hand for murder after an investigation led them to his house where they found the victim buried in his backyard.

BSO investigators tell Boca Post that the investigation led them to believe Simon Hand was last seen with the victim on July 9th.

A search warrant was executed at Hand’s residence at 1810 S.W. 64th Terrace in North Lauderdale where they discovered the victim’s body was buried in the backyard.

BSO has not identified the victim due to Marsy’s law. The relationship between Hand and the victim is unknown at this time.

Simon Hand is in the custody of the BSO jail while he faces the following charges:

  • MURDER PREMEDITATED
  • POSS OF WEAPON OR AMMO BY CONVICTED FLA FELON

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