'Pray For Death' tattoo could help identify Polk County murder victim
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Posted: 07/11/2012
POLK CITY, Fla. - Polk authorities are asking for the public’s help to solve a woman’s suspicious death.
Detectives say her identity, race and age have not yet been determined, but she has a distinctive tattoo that says, “Pray For Death.”
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office was notified about a female’s body near Walker Lane and Berkley Road around 2:00 p.m. Tuesday.
When authorities arrived, they found the victim’s body and determined that her death is suspicious.
Her “Pray For Death” tattoo was spotted on the inside of her right arm, but she had several other distinct features:
- A tattoo of the word "Love" on the outside of her right hand in the webbing between her thumb and index finger
- A cross, skull & crossbones, and ruby gem belly button ring
- Two piercings on the top of her left ear
- Two piercings on both side of her bottom lip.
A photo of the tattoo on her right forearm was provided by the sheriff’s office.
If anyone has information about this death or can identify this woman you are urged to contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office at (863) 298- 6200.
Anyone with information who would like to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call 1-800-226-TIPS or log on to www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com .
iPhone and Droid users can download a free tip submit app to anonymously report crime. To install these free apps, please visit www.tipsoft.com .
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