Female homicide victim found in Lake Orlando, police say

Investigation underway

Police say a body was found in Lake Orlando on May 26, 2020. (News 6)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orlando Police Department’s homicide unit is investigating after they say a female’s body was pulled from Lake Orlando Tuesday morning.

According to authorities, a suspicious item was reported in the water around 8:40 a.m. in the area of North Lake Orlando Parkway and Rosamond Drive.

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Firefighters responded and removed the item. A female’s body was also located, a news release said.

Officials have not yet identified the deceased person or provided any indication on she may have died but they did say Wednesday that she is believed to be the victim of a homicide.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).

Check back for more details on this developing story.


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