The woman who was found in a car trunk in east Tampa has been identified, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
- Body found in car trunk identified as Tina Ryan, 45
- She lived in the same house as the suspect
- Kydel Weldon was arrested and charged
Tina Ryan, 45, of Tampa, was found in a car trunk, according to deputies. Her family has been notified.
Kydel Weldon, 44, was arrested Wednesday after blood in a home led to the discovery of Ryan's body in a car trunk.
Deputies said one of three roommates returned home Tuesday evening to 6801 Thrasher Drive to find blood throughout the house. That person called authorities.
An investigation led deputies to two other roommates.
At 10 p.m., deputies responded to an area on Columbus Drive where the roommates were known to "hang out." Deputies found Weldon, who lives at the Thrasher Drive home, and discovered blood on Weldon's hands and clothing.
The investigation also led to the discovery of Ryan's body in the trunk of Weldon's vehicle. She also lived at the home, according to deputies.
Weldon was arrested on a second-degree murder charge.
The cause of death is pending autopsy details.