Police: Murders Of Two Gay Men May Be Connected

Two gay men who were both known to lend a helping hand to people in need have been murdered in two separate incidents, according to Miami police.

Ward Howard Everitt was found dead in his apartment on Saturday morning. Police are not describing how he was killed, but say the murder was very similar to the killing of Elso Thomas Morales, who was found dead on December 6.

"Both men were "middle-aged, openly gay men who lived alone and were known to lend a helping hand to 'down and out' people by bringing them into heir homes," according to the police report.

Police also say that the men lived in the same part of northeast Miami, and both victims' cars were missing when their bodies were found.

Morales' car has been recovered, but Everitt's car is still missing. It is a silver-blue Ford station wagon with the tag number F95-ETL.

Police say that they want to question Frank Espada (pictured, left), who may have been a witness to one of the murders.

If you have any information regarding these crimes, you are asked to call Miami police at 305-579-6531 or Crimestoppers, at 305-471-TIPS.