Federal prosecutors said today that a Palmetto man has been charged in a federal case accusing him of illegally disposing of a deceased body. The brief announcement appeared online, referenced the FBI’s Tampa field office and offered almost nothing else. Authorities released no additional facts in the post and included no court documents in the initial notice.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida, the charge is listed as “illegal disposal of a deceased body.” The post also tagged FBI Tampa but did not provide further details about the suspect, the location of the remains or when the alleged disposal occurred.
Palmetto man charged with illegal disposal of a deceased body. @FBITampahttps://t.co/x5gmMBAAcupic.twitter.com/oNnwoGKEvs
— USAO Middle Florida (@USAO_MDFL) February 26, 2026
Few details released
“Palmetto man charged with illegal disposal of a deceased body,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida wrote in its short announcement. The message did not identify the defendant by name, list an arrest date or attach an arrest affidavit or charging document…