Man found dead at Lake Jesup Park after couple reported missing, deputies say

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The body of a man was found Saturday in Seminole County after two people were reported missing and endangered by deputies.

Seminole County deputies said the body of 26-year-old Trodarius Rainey was discovered in Lake Jesup Park.

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Deputies said Rainey’s death is being investigated as a homicide.

Deputies are still searching for his girlfriend, 35-year-old Tiffany Church.

According to deputies, the two went missing under suspicious circumstances and were last seen late Wednesday night.

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According to deputies, on the morning of Dec. 31, a Toyota Camry bearing Florida tag JKMN34 was located at 1980 Cameron Avenue in Sanford.

Deputies said the previous night the vehicle had been occupied by Church and Rainey.

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Anyone with information about the couple are asked to call the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office or Crimeline at 800-423-8477 (TIPS).

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