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Florida woman found dead in hotel room in Jamaica

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By Micaiah Morgan

The Jamaican police are investigating the death of an American woman who was found dead inside her hotel room in Montego Bay, Jamaica on Wednesday.

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The deceased has been identified as 24-year-old Quintaria Roker from West Palm Beach, Florida.

Reports are that Roker arrived on the island on Tuesday and met up with a male friend she met online. After allegedly partying for hours on Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, they rented a room at the Montego Bay Club Resort.

It is further reported that around 10 a.m., her male friend went to check on her and found her unresponsive. He then raised an alarm.

Roker was rushed to hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

The police say no foul play is suspected.

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Investigations are ongoing. 

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