Investigation Underway After Pregnant Mother Found Dead Near Her Sleeping Child

A 22-year-old pregnant mother, Alana Sims, was found dead in the street of a residential neighborhood in Tampa, Florida.

  1. The young mother was discovered lying near her Ford EcoSport SUV with her sleeping son in a car seat inside. Her family has reported that Sims was five months pregnant and would have celebrated her 23rd birthday on February 13th.
Alana Sims, 22, was the woman found dead in a residential street in Florida’s New Tampa neighborhood on Monday night, her family said. (Photo: Tampa Bay Times)

According to authorities, the pregnant mother had signs of upper body trauma, however, the cause of death has yet to be confirmed. Homicide detectives are actively investigating the incident, and police have urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the Tampa Police Department.

One neighbor reported hearing multiple “pop” sounds, believed to be gunshots, recorded by an outdoor camera. However, the footage did not capture what happened to the woman.

The Easton Park subdivision where the incident occurred is located near I-75 in New Tampa, a neighborhood known for its golf courses. The sudden loss of Sims has devastated her family and friends, who remember her as “a lovable soul” and “her everything” to her son.

The tragedy highlights the importance of cherishing our loved ones and the need for justice in such cases. The Tampa Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding out what happened to Sims and bringing those responsible to justice.

In conclusion, the death of the pregnant mother, Alana Sims is a terrible loss, and our hearts go out to her family and friends. We hope that justice will be served and the truth will come to light.