HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are investigating after they made a deadly discovery on Hollywood Beach.
Hollywood Police units responded to a call of a possible deceased person on the sand near Cleveland Street, at around 7:15 a.m. on Friday.
Responding officers arrived to find one person dead on the sand. The body was wrapped in a white sheet.
“It was literally a body covered in some type of cheap tarp or something,” said Monie Hann, who is visiting from North Carolina.
Authorities have confirmed the deceased person was a woman between 40 and 50-years-old.
Residents in the area told 7News they were shaken by the discovery.
“My aunt was the one that found it actually,” said area resident Ruby Burr. “That was definitely alarming. Don’t wanna die on Christmas.”
Others who were visiting the beach said this disturbing news was the last thing they expected to encounter.
“It was just saddening because it’s the day after Christmas and somebody just lost their sister, their daughter, their mother and yeah, I’m still kind of shocked,” said Hann
Hann shared cell phone video with 7News that shows investigators removing the body from the beach.
Hollywood PD officials stated that a person of interest was identified, and detectives believe that the individuals involved knew each other.
Authorities are working on notifying the deceased woman’s family. They currently suspect foul play in her death.
If you have any information on this crime, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
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