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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Detectives hope distinctive tattoo will help identify woman’s body found in Ocala National Forest

Major Crimes detectives with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office are hoping someone can identify a distinctive tattoo on a woman whose body was found in the Ocala National Forest on Tuesday.

Detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying the body of a woman who has this tattoo on her right shoulder.

The tattoo wraps around the woman’s right shoulder and depicts an American Robin perched on a branch with red/pink blossoms and a blue background.

The woman’s remains were located near the intersection of E. Road 40 and 115th Avenue.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Det. Aaron Levy at 352-368-3546. Citizens can call in anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP (7867). Tips may also be submitted at www.ocalacrimestoppers.com.

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