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Pinellas County Woman Found Dead, Wrapped in Blanket at Hotel; Man Arrested for Murder: PCSO
On Thursday, Pinellas County Sheriff deputies discovered 76-year-old Emma Mullin dead inside a room at the Holiday Inn Express in the 4000 block of 100th Way North after responding to a report at 11:35 a.m.
Surveillance footage captured Mullin and 38-year-old Paul Stottler entering the hotel room together, but investigators found bloodstains, overturned furniture, and broken glass indicating a violent struggle had occurred.
Only Stottler exited the room several hours later carrying multiple bags, which he threw into a dumpster; detectives later uncovered critical items linking him to the crime scene.
Authorities arrested Stottler and charged him with Second Degree Murder, transporting him to the Pinellas County Jail to await further proceedings.
The Homicide Unit continues processing evidence as the investigation remains ongoing, and detectives confirmed that Mullin's next of kin have been notified of her death.