FWC seeks witnesses in Hollywood Beach death investigation
FWC is asking beach and boat witnesses to help reconstruct the final hours of Kellie Melinda Williams, found dead in the surf off Hollywood Beach. Investigators say her injuries were consistent with a vessel strike.
FWC investigators are asking beachgoers and boaters to help reconstruct the final hours of Kellie Melinda Williams, whose body was found in the surf on Hollywood Beach on June 3. Williams had injuries consistent with being struck by a vessel.
Two fishermen found the body around 8 p.m. near New Mexico Street and called Hollywood Police. The discovery point sits in the busy stretch of Hollywood Beach near North Boardwalk and Thomas Street, a waterfront corridor that draws swimmers, walkers, anglers and boat traffic throughout the day and into the evening.
Investigators are now trying to pin down where Williams was earlier in the day and what happened before she reached the shoreline. Williams entered Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park at about 10:30 a.m. before her body was found that night. Hollywood Police initially believed she may have been snorkeling or diving, but no suspect or specific vessel has been identified.
The agency is looking for witnesses who were on the beach, in the water or on nearby boats, along with any surveillance video, cell phone footage or other details that could help establish a timeline. The agency is asking anyone with information to call 888-404-3922. Tips can be made anonymously. Williams was identified as an American Airlines flight attendant.
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