Crime & Safety

Body Found Off Bishop Harbor Road Identified

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says evidence of foul play was found at the scene.

PALMETTO, FL — The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Bradenton woman whose body was found off Bishop Harbor Road Tuesday afternoon.

According to the agency, the discovery was made around 1:30 p.m. in the 8600 block. The agency has identified the woman as Jordan Finlon, 23.

“There is evidence of foul play and detectives are treating the case as a homicide,” the agency wrote in an email to media.

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The cause of death is pending review by the Manatee County Medical Examiner’s Office. No further details are available at this time.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 941-747-3011, Ext. 2519, or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-634-TIPS.

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