Hernando County detectives are investigating the death of a 28-year-old woman. 

  • Woman found dead on the side of Burwell Road
  • Victim identified as Robin Patterson, 28
  • Patterson a victim of homicidal violence, officials say

The sheriff's office was called out to an area of Burwell Road Monday morning, regarding a body in the wood line. 

Detectives said a passerby discovered the body of a woman lying on the side of the road as he drove past and immediately called authorities. 

Detectives identified the woman as Robin Patterson of Lacoochee. However, officials said Patterson has no permanent address listed in Lacoochee. 

Detectives said Patterson was a victim of homicidal violence. 

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call Detective Tom Breedlove at 352-754-6830 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-990-8477.