(DELRAY BEACH, FLA) — A welfare check conducted by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office on Monday led to the discovery of a dead body. Now a homicide investigation is underway.
According to PBSO, deputies responded to the 5600 block of Nespa Way, west of Delray Beach, at 10:20 a.m. to check on the resident at the behest of concerned loved ones.
Deputies entered the unit at the Blu Atlantic Apartment Homes with a master key where they found the body of a dead woman, according to PBSO.
Homicide investigators believe she was the victim of a homicide due to the condition of her body.
They will perform an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
Yesterday, deputies in Delray Beach discovered an adult female deceased in an apartment in the 5600 block of Nespa Way. Cause of death appears to be homicide. No suspect information or motive at this time. If you have any info, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/orM54OWC21
— PBSO (@PBCountySheriff) January 3, 2023
Authorities said no additional information about a suspect or motive is known at this time.
Anyone with information that can help detectives should call Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 1-800-458-TIPS.on Monday led to the discovery of a dead body. Now a homicide investigation is underway.