Lutz woman charged after disposing of family member's body in the woods, sheriff says

Lutz woman arrested after disposing of family member's body in the woods: HCSO

On Aug. 8, 2025, deputies responded to a call about possible human remains in the area of Ramblewood Road. Now, an arrest has been made in the case.

Lutz woman charged after disposing of family member's body in the woods, sheriff says

Previous coverage: Investigation underway after body found in Hillsborough County LUTZ, Fla. (WFLA) — A Lutz woman has been charged in connection with the August 2025 discovery of human remains in the woods near a water treatment plant, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said. On the morning of August 9, deputies responded to reports of [...]

Woman arrested months after human remains discovered in Lutz woods: HCSO

Investigators say they now know the identity of a woman whose remains were found in the woods in Lutz in August and have made an arrest in connection with the case.

DNA Breakthrough Leads To Arrest In Lutz Human Remains Cold Case - Tampa Free Press

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A Lutz woman is behind bars today after a lengthy investigation into human remains discovered last summer. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 64-year-old Rebecca Vaughn, identifying her as a family member who was responsible for the victim’s care. The case began on August 8, 2025, when unidentified […] DNA Breakthrough Leads To Arrest In Lutz Human Remains Cold Case