Crime & Safety

Police Identify Woman Whose Body Was Found At FL Traffic Crash Site

The death of a woman whose body was found at the scene of a traffic crash in Bradenton is being investigated as a homicide, police said.

BRADENTON, FL — A woman whose body was found at the scene of a Sunday night traffic crash has been identified, Bradenton police wrote in a social media post.

The death of Thania Fuenmayor, 44, is being investigated as a homicide, authorities said.

Officers responded to a report of a crash in the 2100 block of 8th Avenue East around 8:30 p.m.

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They found the victim with “extensive injuries [that were] inconsistent with the crash,” police said. Fuenmayor died at the scene.

Bradenton police detectives and the Manatee Homicide Investigation Unit have taken over the investigation.

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Her death appears to be an isolated incident, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jeff Beckley at
jeff.beckley@bradentonpd.com.

Tips can also be made anonymously to Crime Stoppers at manateecrimestoppers.com or by calling 866-634-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward of up to $3,000.

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