Event Brief
Aug 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Bradenton homicide: Woman identified after death
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The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office identified the woman found dead behind a Bradenton home as Starr Lashua, 44. Her body was discovered at about 2:15 p.m. in the backyard of a residence on the 700 block of 59th Avenue East. An autopsy determined Lashua died from homicidal violence, and detectives have identified a person of interest.
WHO: Starr Lashua, 44; Manatee County Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives; identified person of interest
WHAT: A woman was found dead behind a home; autopsy results indicate homicidal violence; detectives are developing charges after identifying a person of interest.
WHEN: Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET
WHERE: 700 block of 59th Avenue East, Bradenton, Florida
WHY: An autopsy determined Lashua died because of homicidal violence.
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