Man Charged With Murder In Bradenton Death, Manatee Sheriff Says

A man was charged with murder after a woman's body was found in Bradenton, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

By Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff

Sep 18, 2026 1:27 PM EDT

A man was charged with murder after a woman's body was found in Bradenton, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said. (Courtesy of Manatee County Sheriff's Office)

BRADENTON, FL — A 64-year-old man was arrested on a murder charge after deputies found a woman dead outside a Bradenton-area location late Thursday, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies responded to the 5100 block of 14th Street West around 11:15 p.m. after a 911 call. The sheriff's office didn't share the exact location.

They found a woman dead outside with indications of homicidal violence, the agency said.

The suspect, Rodney Booth, 64, was also at the scene.

Detectives investigating the death obtained probable cause to charge Booth with murder, the sheriff's office said.

The victim's identity hasn't been released.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at 941-747-3011.