New information in Coral Rose murder

Friday, January 5, 2007

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Coral Rose's body was found Sept. 17, 2006.

North Port police have introduced new information in the Coral Rose Fullwood investigation.

In a press conference Friday morning, North Port Police Chief Terry Lewis announced new information surrounding the crime, including that 6-year-old Fullwood was sexually abused the day she died and possibly by more than one person.

"We now have forensic evidence indicating that a sexual battery did in fact occur,'' Lewis said. "Physical evidence at the scene leads us to believe that more than one person was involved in this incident."

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Lewis would not elaborate on the sexual assault but did indicate DNA evidence may prove valuable in tracking down who is responsible for the assault and murder. In fact, Lewis said the DNA evidence has already yielded one valuable clue.

"We now have a DNA profile on a non-family member as being involved in this crime," said Lewis.

Although the DNA points to a non-family member, Lewis did add that it is likely Fullwood's killer knew her or knew of her.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the North Port Police Department at (941) -429-7336.

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