PALERMO - A Liberty man has been arrested in connection with a homicide that happened in Palermo in April .

Kirby Bradford, 58, is charged with murder.

On April 19 the Maine State Police went to 128 Boots and Saddle Road for a welfare check.

When they arrived they found the body of 56-year-old Robert Bruso of Palmero outside the residence.

His death was ruled a homicide.

A State Police Spokesperson says Bradford was was already in the Kennebec County jail on unrelated charges when he was charged with murder yesterday.

Bradford made his initial appearance in court this afternoon.

Bruso owned a golden retriever named Lenny who has not been located.

Anyone with information about his location or who may have seen a golden retriever in the area of Route 3

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