Fort Pierce Man Charged With Murdering His Elderly Parents at Hutchinson Island Condo

A Fort Pierce man has been formally charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of his elderly parents, whose bodies were discovered inside their Harbour Isle at Hutchinson Island condominium in late February, according to St. Lucie County authorities.

Philip Repaci, 55, faces the charges in connection with the deaths of his father, Philip Repaci Sr., 85, and his mother, Joan Repaci, 80. The couple was found shot multiple times in the living room of their Harbour Isle condo, according to the Fort Pierce Police Department, which is leading the investigation.

Investigators say the younger Repaci was seen leaving the scene before officers arrived. Fort Pierce police issued a be-on-the-lookout alert for his vehicle, and Indian River County deputies took him into custody shortly after. He remains held at an Indian River County jail facility. According to available information,

His arraignment date has not been publicly confirmed as of this reporting. Bond status is also unclear. According to available information,

A motive has not been publicly disclosed by investigators. Fort Pierce police described the case as an ongoing investigation.

The Harbour Isle at Hutchinson Island community — a gated waterfront condominium complex on North Hutchinson Island — is largely home to retirees and seasonal residents. Neighbor reaction to the killings had not been independently obtained by the Sentinel as of publication. According to available information,

The Sentinel has placed calls to the Fort Pierce Police Department, the St. Lucie County State Attorney's Office, and the St. Lucie County Clerk of Courts to obtain the formal charging document, arraignment scheduling, and any bond determination. Those inquiries had not been returned as of press time. According to available information,

This story will be updated as courthouse records and source responses are obtained.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Fort Pierce Police Department at 772-467-6800 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-277-8477, where tips can be submitted anonymously.

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