Disturbing new details after a man was found dead on Saipan Thursday night at the Garapan Fishing Base. 

CNMI Dept. of Public Safety Commissioner Anthony Macaranas identified the 72-year-old victim as Pedro Pangelinan Cabrera. 

The case is being investigated as a homicide and authorities have identified two persons of interest. 

 

Cabrera was found by a person in the area along the shoreline on top of rocks.

Police said it is possible that an incident began in Cabrera's home in San Jose village before his body was brought to Garapan. 

They are waiting for an official autopsy to confirm the time of death. Cabrera had several injuries to his face. 

Authorities are waiting for a search warrant to officially process the crime scene. DPS told KUAM that Cabrera was previously incarcerated for murder and rape.  

The investigation is ongoing.