PORT ST. LUCIE, FL – Authorities are investigating the death of a woman found in a hotel room on the Treasure Coast as a homicide. The Saint Lucie County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the case, which unfolded at the Best Western on U.S. 1, is now being treated as a murder investigation.
The grim discovery was made by a hotel cleaning staff member just after 11 a.m. when she entered the room and found the woman unresponsive on the floor. Emergency services were promptly called, but paramedics could not revive her, and she was declared dead at the scene.
While the identity of the woman has been confirmed, authorities are withholding her name pending notification of her family. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, with investigators yet to disclose how she died.
Investigators have identified a man as a person of interest in the case. The hotel room was reportedly rented by a man using a woman’s credit card around 5:30 p.m. the previous evening. However, details regarding the connection between the credit card and the deceased woman have not been shared.
The Sheriff’s Office has not released a description of the man they are seeking but continues to urge anyone with information to come forward. The investigation remains active, with law enforcement working tirelessly to piece together the events that led to the woman’s death.
Residents in the area are advised to remain vigilant as the investigation continues. Authorities have not disclosed any potential threat to the public, but they are taking all necessary precautions as they pursue leads.
As the community grapples with the unsettling news, law enforcement officials have increased their presence in the area to reassure residents and gather any additional evidence that may aid in the investigation.
This incident has left the local community on edge, with many residents expressing shock and concern over the tragic event. The Sheriff’s Office is committed to bringing those responsible to justice and providing answers to the woman’s family and the community.