Crime & Safety

Medical Examiner Attempting to Discover Identity, Cause of Death Of Decomposed Body

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation into a heavily decomposed body found in Port Richey Saturday night.

PORT RICHEY, FL — The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into a heavily decomposed body found in Port Richey Saturday night.

The remains were found in the Richwood Lane and Embassy Boulevard area of the city.

The sheriff's office said the remains appear to be those of a woman.

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The Pinellas-Pasco Medical Examiner's Office is attempting to determine the identity and cause of the death of the woman.

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