Burning body discovered at ‘jarring scene’ in Ruskin, deputies say
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide in Ruskin
RUSKIN,Fla. - Deputies in Hillsborough County are working to identify the remains of a body found burning in an open field in Ruskin Saturday morning.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, shortly after 8 a.m., a 911 caller stated they drove by what appeared to be a mannequin burning behind a residential area in the 1100 block of Will Scarlett Avenue, which is between 9th Street and 12th Street in Ruskin.
After firefighters put out the flames, they discovered that what was believed to be a mannequin was actually a human body.
The victim, who has not been identified due to the severity of the burns, was found with upper body trauma, according to HCSO.
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"This is a jarring scene," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "At this time, our deputies are doing everything they can to determine what happened to this person. We do believe this is an isolated incident, and we will continue to work tirelessly until we determine how this horrific crime occurred."
HCSO is investigating.