Tampa woman accused of stealing $75,000 in benefits after disposing of dead relative’s body

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — More information has come to light about the circumstances surrounding the recent arrest of a Tampa woman accused of hiding her deceased family member’s body in the woods.

Rebecca Vaugh, 64, was arrested on April 20 by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office after authorities identified the victim’s body, which was located on August 8, 2025…

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