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Woman attacked in St. Petersburg park dies from her injuries

The woman was found with life-threatening injuries inside a city park.
Credit: Mitchell, Samantha

Update: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A woman attacked at a city park has died from her injuries, the St. Petersburg Police Department said Wednesday.

A city worker found Christie L. New, 43, in Lake Maggiore Park around 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 1.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1(800)873-8477. Tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000.

The investigation is ongoing.

Original Story: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A woman was found severely injured after she was attacked inside a city park.

Christie L. New, 43, was found by a city worker in Lake Maggiore Park on March 1.

She was taken to a hospital where she is currently in critical condition, St. Petersburg police said.

Anyone with information regarding how New was injured can text "SPPD" to TIP-4111 or call 727-893-7780 and refer to case #2018-009175.

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