Missing Florida woman is found dead a day after husband’s truck was set on fire

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. (TCD) -- A homicide investigation is underway after officials reportedly found the body of a missing 39-year-old woman, along with her husband’s truck ablaze.

In a press conference held Jan. 25, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said Amber Estep was last seen by her husband, Brian Estep, on Jan. 16. The couple allegedly got into an argument after a medical appointment, and Brian Estep dropped his wife off near the area of I-95, north of State Road 50, after she asked to exit the car.

Amber Estep’s mother reported her daughter missing several days later, on Jan. 19, after she failed to show up for work, according to Ivey.

The sheriff said officials found the pickup truck of the victim’s husband completely "engulfed in flames" within hours of launching their missing person investigation. The sheriff’s office is working with the State Fire Marshal’s Office to determine how the fire started.

On Jan. 20, a property owner reportedly found Estep’s body off State Route 46 near Pit Bull Lane and reported it to authorities. Investigators are examining evidence and conducting interviews to gather more information on the case.

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