The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection to the murder of a 64-year-old woman. HCSO reports that 53-year-old Cris Jennings was arrested in connection to this morning’s homicide in Keystone.

Jennings has been charged with Pre-Meditated First-Degree Murder, Armed Burglary with Battery x2, Aggravated Battery, and Armed False Imprisonment. Around 4:45 a.m. on July 15, HCSO received a call from an individual who found an unresponsive woman inside a residence in the 18000 block of Crescent Road.

At the scene, deputies found 64-year-old Valerie Dandrea with trauma to the upper body. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

 

🚨𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃🚨

The man responsible for this morning’s homicide in Keystone that left a 64-year-old woman dead has been arrested by #teamHCSO.

Cris Jennings, 53, has been charged with:
– Pre-Meditated First-Degree Murder
– Armed Burglary with Battery x2
– Aggravated… pic.twitter.com/rBWPlYlM6Q

— HCSO (@HCSOSheriff) July 15, 2024