Homicide investigation underway after missing Florida woman’s body found burning

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The body of a missing Hillsborough County woman in her 30s was found burning in the woods near the Sunshine Skyway bridge Wednesday night.

Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office did not release the woman’s name due to Marsy’s Law, however, they confirmed the victim is connected to a missing person case, NBC affiliate WFLA reports.

“It’s unclear at this time when the murder occurred or why it may have occurred so we’re asking all of you to help get this message out,” said Crystal Clark, an HCSO spokesperson.

Deputies said the woman worked as a security guard at the Beach Walk apartment complex at 4349 Bayside Village Drive in the Town ‘N’ Country area.  

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