Found Deceased FL - Kelly Glover, 37, visiting from Utah, Ft Lauderdale, 9 Jan 2020

[ShHolmz]

I don't know much about this case, but I wouldn't be surprised if there was some foul play, and someone decided that this would be a great way to eliminate evidence.

Suicide by gator, is definitely not something I think ANYONE would consider. Strike that down.

Trip and fall into slimy water? I don't think so. Random gator attack while taking a walk? Very unlikely. Gators tend to stay in the water, and attack when someone gets in the water. Yes, they do go on land, but not to hunt, and not a person. Otherwise, we would hear about gator attacks daily.

My daughter used to walk past several gator ponds home from school, for years. No problems.

I agree with NOsuicide by gator but they do roam

Giant Alligator Spotted on Florida Golf Course

 

[Aurea]

Utah woman who went missing in Fort Lauderdale found dead

Salt Lake Tribune article I attempted to post in good faith...if it didn't work, can someone help until I get new computer set up? TIA

 

[Quiet Time]

I'm wondering how well lit it is in that area.
I could see becoming disoriented, and continuing to walk in the wrong direction and fall in the water.

But, why not be able to get out?

 

[Synergizer Bunny]

My husband threw out a few theories (and he hates to speculate). He said someone could have put something in her drink to make her drugged and leave the room in this fashion--or--she could wanted to take a walk because she couldn't sleep and someone hit her in the head and she fell into the pond and drowned--or--she was sleepwalking, awoke in a dark pond, was disoriented and drowned.

He also mentioned alligators being all around in Florida and didn't know if there were any near or in the pond that may have pulled her under once she ended up there.

 

[Aurea]

In my opinion, she was dead before she entered the water where divers found her.

 

[mickey2942]

I agree with NOsuicide by gator but they do roam

Giant Alligator Spotted on Florida Golf Course

Definitely, they do run around a lot, at night, and it is amazing how fast they run! One cool morning, we were in the car, getting ready to go to school, about 6:15, I started up our car, and a "huge" gator, went running out, from under the car! About a five footer. We had no clue he was hiding there. Probably went there to get warm from engine heat, the night before.

But, they go after small prey, dogs, cats, other lizards. Not usually humans, outside of water.

 

[Seattle1]

A woman alone and seasoned traveler would not leave her room door open to take a walk.

Nope. I fit this profile and would never leave my hotel room empty-handed at 2 AM for a walk wearing my pjs and barefoot. It's not reasonable behavior for any guest.

 

[PommyMommy]

Utah woman who went missing in Fort Lauderdale found dead

Salt Lake Tribune article I attempted to post in good faith...if it didn't work, can someone help until I get new computer set up? TIA

It worked, but nothing new - LE still investigating but don't think foul play. MOO

 

[Aurea]

I haven't read every post here, but it appears most think it must have been the Ambien or the gators. I probably missed the link that confirmed she was on Ambien, but she seemed to be a very confident, independent, and successful Woman with her Own last name. Please do notice on map her employer was right across to the right

 

[Aurea]

As soon as I clicked on this I immediately thought she snuck out of the room with coworker. Maybe she didn't want that person to know something? We are all adults and when traveling...well, y'all know. They say footage shows her going down stairs at 2 am TO AN EXIT that LEADS to open land and water. There is no evidence she left the building according to her cousin Ryan...

 

[UnderstandBlue]

Definitely, they do run around a lot, at night, and it is amazing how fast they run! One cool morning, we were in the car, getting ready to go to school, about 6:15, I started up our car, and a "huge" gator, went running out, from under the car! About a five footer. We had no clue he was hiding there. Probably went there to get warm from engine heat, the night before.]

I don't care for that a bit! I'll take tornadoes and rattlesnakes any day. Y'all can keep your alligators.

But, they go after small prey, dogs, cats, other lizards. Not usually humans, outside of water.

Good to know.

Nope. I fit this profile and would never leave my hotel room empty-handed at 2 AM for a walk wearing my pjs and barefoot. It's not reasonable behavior for any guest.

Agree. Along with an open door with a sleeping friend and your purse and phone inside. One of these things, maybe. All of them seems very unlikely. She was in real estate before - a female realtor is one of the most security conscious people on earth. Half your job is locking things up after showing a property, making sure you are safe meeting a stranger in an empty house, etc.

 

[TruthIsStranger]

Thank goodness for security cameras. The poor roomie would have been a prime suspect. I wonder if there were any cameras by the water? No mention of them, yet. Maybe her cell phone text messages or call records will shed some light on this. If she had a long call or series of short calls with her husband, for example, a suicide might make sense. Also, if she or the roomie had a prescription pill bottle full of potentially dangerous meds, the water bottle might make sense. The meds could be in a pocket. It's all very baffling!

 

[Aurea]

I'm sincerely sorry for her family but I suspect foul play...I will just watch football

 

[miles414]

I haven't read every post here, but it appears most think it must have been the Ambien or the gators. I probably missed the link that confirmed she was on Ambien, but she seemed to be a very confident, independent, and successful Woman with her Own last name. Please do notice on map her employer was right across to the right

There has NOT been any confirmation or suggestion from LE or her family that Ambien was involved. It’s a theory that has been suggested here on this forum only.

 

[Fox1202]

If it was ambien related, there should be a wrongful death suit, IMHO.

I agree completely. I had some really freaky incidents while using ambien for my own insomnia. I can’t believe it’s still being prescribed, honestly. I am so lucky that I was married and my husband was a light enough sleeper to be awakened by my episodes. I shudder to think of what *could have* happened, where I could have gone, what I could have done in a vehicle, etc, had he not woken up.

 

[TTF14]

Not wearing shoes doesn't make a lot of sense for a suicide.

Good point about maybe the door was not propped open but just didn't close all the way. Both are possible with hotel doors. If you closed a hotel door carefully/quietely enough you could leave it open without actually propping it open.

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

Definitely, they do run around a lot, at night, and it is amazing how fast they run! One cool morning, we were in the car, getting ready to go to school, about 6:15, I started up our car, and a "huge" gator, went running out, from under the car! About a five footer. We had no clue he was hiding there. Probably went there to get warm from engine heat, the night before.

But, they go after small prey, dogs, cats, other lizards. Not usually humans, outside of water.

OMG that is so scary! I’m glad u are alright!

 

[bestill]

Just reading about this. Very sad outcome. I am of the opinion she was taking some type of sleeping med and maybe had a drink at dinner and she was impaired when she woke up. Will be interesting to see the autopsy.

 

[TruthIsStranger]

Not wearing shoes doesn't make a lot of sense for a suicide.

Good point about maybe the door was not propped open but just didn't close all the way. Both are possible with hotel doors. If you closed a hotel door carefully/quietely enough you could leave it open without actually propping it open.

Why would you need shoes for suicide!?

 

[evilwise]

Also she was in socks... I wouldn’t be walking on grass (potentially soggy) without shoes on willingly. Although maybe that caused her to slip.

Is the edge so high that she couldn’t pull herself back out?

Doesn't look like there's any grass between the pool area and the lake, just river stone and there are even cement There's a ladder but there's a lot of space between the edges and the water - not that a ladder would help if she was attacked by an alligator.