The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing man and the last person he met with and investigators fear something bad has happened, Sheriff Chris Nocco said Friday.
Billy Shuler, 69, is a coin collector and dealer and left his home in Homosassa Wednesday to do business with Tony Maresca of Holiday. Shuler’s family hasn’t seen him since.
“Everybody has a father. I beg, please, I want to spend Father’s Day with my dad,” said Shuler’s son, Dan Shuler.
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Dan Shuler and his mother, Esther, couldn’t hold back tears as they spoke about their missing loved one.
“He wouldn’t hurt anyone or anybody. He’d give the clothes off his back to somebody. They didn’t have to kill him or do whatever they’ve done to him all they had to do was ask,” Esther Shuler said.
It’s unclear what investigators believe happened to Billy Shuler, but they want to talk with Maresca, who they consider a person of interest.
Citrus County detectives tracked Shuler’s cell phone to Miller’s Auto Body shop in Holiday and found the missing man’s truck there. Evidence in the vehicle led investigators to suspect foul play.
“Tony, if you’re watching this, please notify the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. We want to talk to you. You shouldn’t be on the run if everything is okay,” Nocco said during a news conference.
Detectives said Shuler and Maresca are acquaintances who have had several business dealings together. Maresca was last seen in the Tarpon area.
Shuler’s family is trying not to lose hope.
“Prayers for my dad and his safe return are greatly appreciated,” his son said.
