Mystery woman sought after American found dead in Costa Rica
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 04:50 · Archive
A 74-year-old American was found dead with head injuries in a Playas del Coco condo on 27 September.
A 74-year-old American citizen identified as Fleming was found dead on 27 September at a condominium in Playas del Coco, a seaside town in a popular tourist area on Costa Rica's northern Pacific coast. Costa Rican authorities, through the Judicial Investigation Agency (the country's equivalent of the FBI), are searching for a woman suspected of homicide in connection with the death.
According to Costa Rican authorities, Fleming entered the condo at 4:50 p.m. on 27 September. A woman was allegedly seen leaving the condo without him. When authorities located his body, it showed head injuries likely caused by blunt objects.
The woman has not yet been identified. Authorities describe her as having a fair complexion, slender build and black hair, standing approximately 1.60 metres tall. At the time of the incident, she was wearing blue denim shorts, sandals and a white bra with chain-like accessories. Security video released by police shows her walking down a street with another woman. The Judicial Investigation Agency is asking anyone with information to contact 800-800-0645.
How it is being reported
- Mystery woman sought by Costa Rican authorities after US citizen found deadCosta Rican police are seeking a woman after 74-year-old American "Fleming" was found dead in a Playas del Coco condo on Sept. 27.New York Post · 15 Oct, 04:32
- Mystery woman sought after American found dead in Costa Rican tourist destinationCosta Rican authorities say a 74-year-old American citizen identified as "Fleming" was found dead with head injuries inside a Playas del Coco condo.Fox News · 14 Oct, 15:36
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