In a chilling turn of events, a Fort Lauderdale jewelry dealer was found murdered in his office, with investigators attributing the crime to a failed Rolex transaction.
The victim, 73-year-old Anthony D’Amore, was discovered lifeless in his third-floor jewelry business located at 6245 N. Federal Highway, within Fort Lauderdale’s Imperial Point area. D’Amore had been reported missing after he was last sighted on December 20, prompting a welfare check by Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives at the request of his spouse. Surveillance footage identified the assailant as Nenad Milosevich, whom D’Amore’s wife described as a ‘family friend.’
According to police reports, Milosevich was captured on CCTV entering the office building with D’Amore around 10 p.m., after picking him up from his residence. Footage revealed both men exiting the elevator on the third floor and entering D’Amore’s business, a space described as both a workshop and showroom. However, only Milosevich was seen leaving the premises alive just past 12:45 a.m., carrying what appeared to be a small bag and a large object wrapped in a towel or blanket. Intriguingly, internal cameras within the business were found disconnected.
A post-mortem conducted on Christmas Eve highlighted D’Amore’s injuries, including multiple contusions and abrasions, suggesting a violent confrontation had occurred. Investigators pressed forward, reaching out to Milosevich at his nearby residence on Port Royale Boulevard. Though initially unavailable, Milosevich later agreed to an interview with detectives.
During questioning, Milosevich recounted having dinner with D’Amore before visiting the jeweler’s workplace. He alleged that the visit was meant for a Christmas gift, yet an unsettled debt on a $20,000 Rolex led to escalating tensions. Milosevich admitted to owing $4,000 on the watch, which sparked an argument over price adjustments as D’Amore refused further transactions without prior payments.
Milosevich confessed to striking D’Amore twice in the throat, subsequently overpowering him on the floor where he further choked him. As D’Amore lay unresponsive, Milosevich admitted to packing approximately 20 pieces of jewelry and disconnecting the video recording system, taking measures to conceal his actions.
The stolen items, along with the recorder, were later discarded off a bridge, as Milosevich admitted to the authorities. He was apprehended and now faces charges of second-degree murder, with no bail granted as of the latest reports.
This tragic case underscores the volatility that can arise from business dealings gone awry, reminding us all of the potential dangers lurking within seemingly benign transactions.
The murder of Anthony D’Amore over a financial dispute exposes the shocking undercurrent of violence that can surface in business relationships. While the judicial process unfolds, his tragic end serves as a grim reminder of the fine line between trust and betrayal.
Source: Local10
