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Published: February 6, 2009
A body found near North Rye Road in Sarasota County on Thursday has been identified as that of a 22-year-old Sarasota woman.
The body of Lauren Whitney Lichon was discovered just after 2 p.m. Thursday, east of North Rye Road and about 20 feet south of Rye Wilderness Trail.
Investigators think Lichon, 4900 N. Tamiami Trail, was killed sometime early that afternoon, possibly between 1 and 2 p.m. An autopsy was performed today, but the sheriff's office is not yet releasing the cause of death.
Anyone who may have seen something suspicious in the area where the body was discovered or has any other information on this case is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at 941-747-3011 or Crime Stoppers at 866-634-TIPS.
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