Man Arrested After Woman's Body Found Near Beach In Jensen

A man was arrested over the weekend after the body of a woman was discovered in a parking lot near a Treasure Coast beach.

The Martin County Sheriff's Office says 23-year old Oscar Gil killed Diana Ortiz and left her body at the Sea Turtle Beach parking lot.

Investigators say Gil and Ortiz, who was also 23, were in Gil's vehicle. When they got out of the car, Gil allegedly strangled the woman, causing her to fall. He is then believed to have hit Ortiz with his car before leaving her there.

Gil was later involved in a crash in Stuart and attempted to flee, but was captured by police.

He is charged with first degree murder.

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