Missing Miami-Dade woman found dead in Everglades; FBI investigates

MIAMI DADE COUNTY, Florida. – A missing southwest Miami-Dade woman was found dead in Everglades National Park, her husband confirmed to Local 10 News Tuesday.

According to Miami-Dade police, Vilma Gil was last seen on June 1 in the 15300 block of Sunset Drive. The agency described her as “endangered” at the time.

About three weeks later, the 51-year-old was found dead.

Police said the FBI is now leading the investigation since the woman was found in the national park. An FBI spokesman said the agency could neither confirm nor deny the existence of an investigation.

The police have not commented on whether they suspect foul play in her disappearance.

Gil’s husband said he is currently making funeral arrangements.