BRADENTON, FL — A woman whose decomposing body was found in the backyard of a Bradenton home on Monday has been identified, and an autopsy has determined that she died as a result of "homicidal violence," the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
Starr Lashua, 44, was found in the backyard of a residence in the 700 block of 59th Avenue East, investigators said.
Detectives aren't releasing additional details about how she was killed yet, citing the ongoing investigation.
"Those details will be released when appropriate," deputies said.
Investigators with the MCSO Homicide Investigation Unit have identified a person of interest and are working to develop charges in the case.
Anyone with information about Lashua's death is asked to contact the sheriff's office at 941-747-3011.
People who wish to remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward can contact Manatee County Crime Stoppers at 866-634-TIPS or visit ManateeCrimeStoppers.com.
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