Reports: Florida Woman Carla Stefaniak Found Dead in Costa Rica, Homicide Investigation Opened

Family speaks out, saying they haven't seen the body yet

Carla Stefaniak, of Miami, was celebrating her 36th birthday, Fox13 reported. Her sister-in-law, April Burton, left the country last week, which is one day earlier than she was slated to return. Carla Stefaniak/Facebook

Reports have confirmed that Carla Stefaniak, who disappeared in Costa Rica last week while she was on vacation, appears to have been found dead on the property where she had been staying.

Costa Rican authorities have confirmed that the body belongs to her, and her death is now being investigated as a homicide, WSVN reported on Dec. 4.