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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 15, 2026Hillsborough

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

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has charged a Riverview woman with first-degree murder following the death of a 36-year-old Lithia woman from a fentanyl overdose. Authorities report the victim consumed a dose of fentanyl 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 overdoses within Hillsborough County.

Key Facts

  • A Riverview woman is 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 found in the victim's system was 18 times the lethal dose.
  • The victim was discovered on Oct. 14, 2025, after a report of an unresponsive person.

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 suspect”