Crime & Safety

Woman's Body Discovered Near Dumpster In St. Pete: Reports

Police found signs of trauma on the woman's body after it was discovered by a passerby on Saturday morning.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Police are investigating after a woman's body was found near a dumpster in St. Pete on Saturday morning, according to multiple reports citing police.

A person discovered the body shortly before 8 a.m. near the 3800 block of 15th Ave North and called the police, WTSP reported.

According to WFLA, authorities found signs of trauma on the woman's body. The official cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner.

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