Body found near dumpster in St. Petersburg, police investigating 'suspicious death'

A woman's body was found in St. Pete on Saturday morning, according to police.

The St. Petersburg Police Department says detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a woman who was found near a dumpster in the 3800 block of 15th Ave. N. According to SPPD, a passerby discovered her body shortly after 8 a.m. and called police.

Officials say there were signs of trauma, but the medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

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