Release posted on 08-22-22 at 10:30 a.m.

On August 18th, 2022 at around 12:42 a.m., St. Petersburg Fire Rescue responded to a call about a fire in the alley behind 2920 Emerson Avenue South.

Once the fire was extinguished, a burned body was observed in the alleyway.

Detectives have identified the victim to be Heather Elizabeth Olmstead (DOB 12/01/1990).

Detectives are asking anyone with information please call police at 727-893-7780 or text SPPD + your tip to TIP411.