In the early hours of Tuesday morning, the Florence Police Department received a distressing call at around 8:45 AM regarding a fatality at a residence located in the 1200 block of West Mobile Street. The somber discovery was made by a family member who found 31-year-old Marshai Nichole Gayden deceased inside her home, prompting an immediate call to the authorities.
Upon their arrival, officers swiftly established a crime scene perimeter as the circumstances surrounding Gayden’s passing raised suspicions. Detectives were promptly summoned to the scene to conduct a thorough investigation. To shed light on the situation, Gayden’s body was transferred to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for a comprehensive autopsy.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are urging anyone in possession of information relevant to Marshai Gayden’s case to reach out to Detective Shaddix at 256-760-6405 or contact FPD Dispatch at 256-768-2727. The investigation remains active and ongoing, with the hope that community cooperation will aid in uncovering the truth behind this tragic incident.
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