Lutz Woman Faces Charges for Allegedly Hiding Relative’s Body in Woods, Authorities Report

Previously Reported: Hillsborough County Authorities Launch Investigation Following Body Discovery

LUTZ, Fla. (WFLA) — Authorities have charged a woman from Lutz in relation to the discovery of human remains found in a wooded area near a local water treatment plant in August 2025, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

On August 9, deputies were called to investigate reports of human remains located near the Van Dyke Wastewater Treatment Facility in Lutz. The medical examiner’s findings indicated the remains belonged to a female, though no apparent signs of trauma were present.