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Courtesy: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office<\/span> <\/p> <\/div><\/div> <\/div>

SEMINOLE, Fla.<\/strong> – <\/span>A 38-year-old man faces a second-degree murder charge after deputies say a 76-year-old woman was found dead and wrapped in a blanket in what was a violent and bloody hotel room scene near Seminole Thursday morning.<\/p>

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Pinellas County hotel homicide<\/h2>

The backstory:<\/p>

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According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the Holiday Inn Express at 4816 100th Way N. shortly after 11:30 a.m. where a hotel employee reported finding a dead person inside one of the rooms.<\/p>

When deputies arrived, they found Emma Mullins lying on the floor of the room. Investigators said Mullins’ body had been wrapped in a blanket and covered with sheets, towels and clothing in what appeared to be an attempt to hide her body.<\/p>

Mullins, from the West Lealman area, was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>

Signs of violent altercation<\/h2>

What we know:<\/p>

PCSO detectives began a homicide investigation.<\/p>

According to investigators, evidence inside the hotel room indicated a violent struggle had occurred between Mullins and the suspect, Paul Stottler.<\/p>

Detectives reported finding blood stains, overturned furniture and broken glass throughout the room, along with what they described as obvious signs of trauma to Mullins.<\/p>

Surveillance video, dumpster evidence\u00a0<\/h2>

Dig deeper:<\/p>

Investigators said surveillance video showed Mullins and Stottler entering the hotel room together.<\/p>

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However, detectives say only Stottler was later seen leaving the room several hours later while carrying multiple bags, which he allegedly threw into a dumpster in the hotel parking lot.<\/p>

While searching the dumpster, detectives found three documents bearing Mullins’ name that were inside an ice bucket, as well as bedding and a pair of men’s pants stained with blood, according to the sheriff’s office.<\/p>

Detectives took Stottler into custody and arrested him on a charge of second-degree murder. He was taken to the Pinellas County Jail.<\/p>

PCSO said Mullins’ next of kin was notified. The investigation remains active.<\/p>

Unknown motive details<\/h2>

What we don’t know:<\/p>

Detectives have not released additional details about what led to the altercation.<\/p>

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