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St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office investigating death of woman found at Best Western

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. — The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a woman found by cleaning staff at a Best Western hotel.

Deputies said they responded to the hotel at 7900 S U.S. Hwy 1 in Port St. Lucie at about 11:14 a.m. Monday.

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St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office investigating death of woman found at Best Western

The woman, identified as Toni-Lynn Marie Trabb, 58, of Port St. Lucie, was found on the floor in a room by cleaning staff. She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to deputies.

Deputies said the "suspicious death" has been confirmed as a homicide and is under investigation.

Deputies are looking for the person who killed the woman.

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Sheriff's office investigating after woman found dead at Best Western

According to investigators, a man who checked into the hotel with her is a person of interest, however, no additional information about the man has been provided.

"We will not tolerate violence in our community," Sheriff Richard R. Del Toro Jr. said in a statement. "This tragic loss is a heartbreaking reminder of the senseless violence that devastates families. We are fully committed to bringing those responsible to justice and ensuring the victim's family receives the support and closure they deserve. Our law enforcement team will relentlessly pursue every lead and hold those responsible accountable for this heinous act."