The man Police believe died after being attacked in his St Mary’s Bay home was 55 year-old William David McNee, usually know as David.
Officer in charge of the inquiry into his death, Detective Senior Sergeant Lance Burdett, said a post-mortem had revealed Mr McNee received head injuries after being bashed.
"We don’t know when he died but it was sometime between Sunday and Tuesday evening when he was discovered by Police who had been called to his Hackett St home," he said. "Neighbours were concerned that his dogs were, unusually, barking inside the house.
"We’ve had ESR scientists and our own forensic staff at the scene today and they’ll remain there until the scene examination is finished sometime in the next few days.
"Police recovered his vehicle -- a black Audi TT sports car -- in Bowen Ave in the city late last night. That too is being examined to see what clues it reveals about Mr McNee’s killer or killers."
It’s understood Mr McNee was the sole owner/occupant of his home. His two Basset Hound dogs were removed by Animal Control officers and taken to a local pound last night.
Police do not know if anything was stolen from the house but said there was no sign of a forced break-in.
"Mr McNee’s body was found on the floor in his bedroom," Mr Burdett said. "We’re obviously interested in hearing from anyone who might have seen any unusual people in the Hackett St area between Sunday and Tuesday evening.
"We’d also like to hear from anyone who saw his car, registration number AJB532 being driven in or around the city at any point over those few days."