March 07, 2014 The Bay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call requesting a welfare check on a residence at 3609 Conwick Drive in Southport at about 4:11 PM today.
Deputies responded and were able to see a body on the back porch. Deputies attempted to make contact with Philip Moran, a resident of the home. Moran refused to answer the door. Deputies made entry and took Moran into custody without further incident just inside the front door. Deputies searched the home and found Milissa Moran, DOB 11-1-64, dead on the back porch. A dog was also found dead on the back porch. Both appeared to have gunshot wounds.
Investigators have determined that Philip Moran originally contacted an acquaintance in Rhode Island who then called Moran’s mother who in turn made the 911 call to the BCSO and requested a welfare check at the home.
Moran has been arrested and charged with an Open Count of Murder. He will be taken to the Bay County Jail and booked. He was taken from the residence on a stretcher, he has medical issues according to a BCSO officer.
The BCSO Crime Scene unit is conducting a forensic examination of the scene. The body will be turned over to the Medical Examiner for autopsy.
Prepared by R. Corley
Information by Major T. Ford
Approved by Major T. Ford