Sheriff's Office Investigating Death Of Unidentified Woman

By BRAD DICKERSON | Highlands Today
Published: October 15, 2008

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LORIDA --

The Highlands County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an unidentified woman found in a citrus grove in Lorida.

The victim was found around 2:30 p.m. Monday in the area of Buckhorn Road. She is approximately 45- to-60 years of age, of apparent Hispanic ethnicity, 4-foot-10-inches tall and 123 pounds, according to the sheriff's office.

She had short, black, graying hair and was dressed in shorts and a T-shirt. Foul play is suspected in her death and the case is being treated as a homicide. No other information was being released at this time.

The sheriff's office is asking for help in identifying the victim and providing any information into her death.

Anyone with information can call the sheriff's office at 863-402-7200. Information can also be sent to Heartland Crime Stoppers at 800-226-TIPS.

Callers to Heartland may remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward.