Adjuster Killed In Tampa, Foul Play Suspected

November 15, 2004

A Florida insurance adjuster was found slain in a river near a hurricane-damaged rental home she was supposed to inspect and the tenant was being questioned.

Katrina Anne Froeschle, 25, had been sent to the home on the Hillsborough River on Friday to inspect it for Farm Bureau Insurance after the owner reported storm damage to roof.

She contacted her boss by cell phone as she headed to the house. Her family reported her missing Saturday when they were unable to reach her. Her body was found in the river behind the house later Saturday. An autopsy showed she had suffered blunt force trauma to her upper body.

Police arrested the home’s 27-year-old tenant, Jason Funk, on drug charges Sunday after officers said they found 19 marijuana plants growing in the house. Detectives say he is “a person of interest” in Froeschle’s slaying, but he has not been charged with her death.

Was this article valuable?

Here are more articles you may enjoy.

Latest Comments

  • March 13, 2010 at 3:14 am
    Angel says:
    I just watched this case on television then googled this article. What I think saddens me only slightly more than the tragic and senseless death of a beautiful, young and inte... read more
  • December 15, 2005 at 5:54 am
    Mat Houchens says:
    I am not opposed to capital punishment and was saddened to know Mr. Funk only received a life sentence. I worked with Katie Froeschle and the presence she brought with her to... read more
  • November 23, 2004 at 12:48 pm
    Rich Cook says:
    NO ONE should be out meeting strangers without knowledge of the exposures. This could have happened to anyone. The killer lacked compassion for another human being. I am sure ... read more

Add a CommentSee All Comments (24)Add a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

*

More News
More News Features