Man Accused of Murder, Concealing Body in Bradenton
A man, Quazone Elijawun Taylor, is accused of killing Starr Lashua, a 44-year-old woman in Bradenton, Florida, and concealing her body under a mattress. Taylor was reportedly hiding at Lashua's home while being sought by authorities for allegedly stabbing a…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, October 2, 2026 — A man identified as Quazone Elijawun Taylor is facing accusations of murder and concealing the body of Starr Lashua, a 44-year-old woman, in Bradenton, Florida. According to reports, Lashua’s body was discovered concealed under a mattress.
Authorities stated that Taylor was allegedly at Lashua’s home while law enforcement was seeking him in connection with a separate incident. The nature of his alleged involvement in the stabbing of a teenager was not detailed.
The Bradenton Police Department is leading the investigation into the death of Starr Lashua. Details regarding the timeline of events leading to the discovery of Ms. Lashua’s body and the alleged concealing of her remains have not been fully disclosed by officials.
The summary provided indicates that Quazone Elijawun Taylor was a person of interest for authorities prior to the current accusations involving Starr Lashua. Information regarding the status of his arrest or any pending charges related to the alleged teenager stabbing has not been made available.
Further investigation into the circumstances surrounding Starr Lashua’s death and the alleged actions of Quazone Elijawun Taylor is ongoing. Information concerning potential motives, the sequence of events, or statements from involved parties beyond the initial accusations has not been released.
Story summarized from the original created by By Michael Moore Jr., The Bradenton Herald (TNS) on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
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