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ANTHONY HOLLOWAY
Chief of Police
1301 First Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33705

(727) 893-7550
police.stpete.org

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
Report number: 2019-042669
09-30-19

Suspicious Death Investigation

Investigators believe foul play was involved in Barbara Brylka’s death and the case is now being investigated as a homicide.

Investigators continue to process the crime scene for evidence. We won’t be releasing any other details at this time.

We ask anyone with information on the case to please call the St. Petersburg Police Dept. 727-893-7780


Previous release

Police are investigating the suspicious death of an elderly woman at the Pinewood Village Mobile Home Park off Gandy Blvd.

Barbara Brylka, DOB 8/6/43 was found deceased in her mobile home at 10646 Poplar St NE Sunday afternoon after neighbors hadn’t seen her for a few days.

We are still at the scene collecting evidence and investigating to determine cause of death.

St. Petersburg Police Media Relations - (727) 893-7550
YOLANDA FERNANDEZ - Public Information Officer