Ex-Hingham cop found
murdered in Fla.

- A former Hingham police officer was found murdered Sunday in Florida and authorities are asking for the public's assistance in finding his vehicle.

Osceola County Police discovered Paul C. Cadigan, 62, on Cypress Creek Ranch Road by sheriff’s deputies.

The vehicle is a white, 2003 four-door Toyota Avalon with a rear spoiler and Florida Coast Guard tag 006VC.

Cadigan was reported missing to the Palm Bay Police Department by an acquaintance on Feb. 5. He was last seen at home, 630 Crowberry Road NE in Palm Bay on Feb. 1.

Cadigan is from Palm Bay and was retired for 13 years as a law enforcement officer from the Hingham Police Department. He moved to Florida five years ago after serving 30 years with the department.

Detectives have not released the cause of death and continue to investigate the incident as a homicide.

Anyone with information about Cadigan's vehicle or death is asked to call the Osceola County Sheriff's Office at (407) 348-2222 or Crimeline at (800) 423-TIPS (8477). Crimeline offers a reward for information that leads to a felony arrest.