Alachua County, FL – Nearly three decades later, investigators are again asking for the public’s help in solving the 1997 homicide of a woman found dead along a rural roadway north of Gainesville.
According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, Beverly Springer was 38 years old when her body was discovered on December 23, 1997, in the 11000 block of North County Road 225, approximately one mile north of Gainesville Raceway. Passing motorists initially believed the body was an animal along the west side of the roadway before realizing it was a person and contacting law enforcement.
Authorities later determined that Springer’s death was the result of a homicide. Despite years of investigation, the individual responsible has not been identified.
On Monday, marking the anniversary of the case, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office renewed its commitment to solving Springer’s killing and emphasized that even the smallest piece of information could prove critical.
According to the sheriff’s office, advances in investigative techniques and renewed public awareness can often generate new leads in long-unsolved cases. Detectives continue to review evidence and follow up on tips as they come in.
Investigators are urging anyone who may have been in the area around North County Road 225 in late December 1997, or who may recall suspicious activity, conversations, or vehicles from that time, to come forward. Officials stress that information previously thought to be insignificant could now help bring resolution to the case.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Investigator Todd Hand at (352) 367-4164 or (352) 756-3308, or by email at thand@alachuasheriff.org. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through Alachua County Crime Stoppers at 352-372-STOP.
Authorities say the goal remains clear: to identify who is responsible and to bring justice for Beverly Springer and her loved ones.
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