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NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Local NewsAugust 15, 2026Hillsborough

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office charges Riverview woman with first-degree murder in fatal overdose

A Riverview woman faces a first-degree murder charge following the death of a 36-year-old Lithia woman from a fentanyl overdose. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office reported that the victim ingested a dose 18 times the lethal limit.

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Why It Matters

This case highlights the application of charges in drug distribution cases involving fatal fentanyl overdoses within Hillsborough County.

Key Facts

  • A Riverview woman has been charged with first-degree murder.
  • The victim was a 36-year-old woman from Lithia.
  • The victim died from a fentanyl overdose.
  • The amount of fentanyl ingested was 18 times the lethal dose.
  • The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office discovered the victim on Oct. 14, 2025.
  • The victim was initially reported as appearing to be asleep.

Who's Mentioned

organizationHillsborough County Sheriff's Office“Law enforcement agency investigating the case.”locationLithia“Location of the victim.”personChad Chronister“Hillsborough County Sheriff.”personKatrina Broaddus“39-year-old suspect charged with first-degree murder.”locationRiverview“Location of the accused individual.”