An 18-year-old was charged with murder for a brutal attack and robbery of a 65-year-old woman in Tampa.
The 65-year-old victim remained hospitalized since the violent attack in December, but sadly was recently pronounced deceased at a Central Florida hospital. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office charged 18-year-old Antonio Gueits with murder for the woman’s death.
On December 26, 2024, at approximately 6:56am, deputies responded to the University Area Park, located at 14013 N. 22nd Street in Tampa. Upon arrival, deputies found a severely injured woman who had been brutally attacked and robbed.
Surveillance footage revealed that Antonio Gueits approached the victim and struck her in the face, causing her to collapse. While she laid unconscious, he repeatedly stomped on her head, inflicting severe injuries, including multiple broken bones and a brain bleed. After stealing her purse, he fled the scene…