Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a man whose body was found in Hillcrest Heights, Maryland.
    At approximately 10:10 p.m. last night, patrol officers responded to the 2100 block of Catskill Street after firefighters discovered a body inside of a vehicle on fire. Upon inspection of the vehicle, they discovered the body of William Sylvester Epps, 55, of the 4700 block of Maui Street in Clinton, Maryland.  Epps sustained trauma to his upper body and was pronounced dead on the scene.  Further investigation revealed that the victim had an extensive criminal background.
    Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411 TIPS (8477) or text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ and submit a tip online.