Shocking Find in Oakland Park (33334) : Oakland Park Spa Turns Crime Scene After Deadly Discovery – SUSPECT IN CUSTODY

Oakland Park (33334) – A routine wellness visit at a local spa turned into a full-scale homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon in Oakland Park, rattling a quiet commercial block just off Dixie Highway. Broward Sheriff’s deputies were called to Heavenly Wellness Spa, located in a strip mall near NE 38th Street, around 1:10 PM after a staff member discovered a woman unresponsive in one of the private treatment rooms.

Paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Within hours, authorities confirmed the incident was not accidental. Surveillance footage and witness statements led to the swift arrest of 33-year-old Markel Dawson, who had entered the spa for an appointment just 30 minutes prior to the discovery.

Key Facts

• BREAKING: Woman found dead at Heavenly Wellness Spa, Oakland Park

• IMPACT: 1 confirmed fatality; suspect arrested within 3 hours

• OFFICIAL SOURCE: “This was a targeted attack” – BSO’s Carey Codd

• ACTION: Anyone with information urged to contact Broward Crime Stoppers anonymously

Detectives believe the motive stemmed from a personal dispute. The spa has since closed temporarily as investigators comb through the business and surrounding area for forensic evidence.

“This was a targeted attack disguised within a peaceful setting,” said BSO spokesperson Carey Codd. “Thanks to swift teamwork, we have a suspect in custody.”

The incident has shocked local business owners and spa-goers, many of whom frequented the location for holistic services. Grief counselors are being made available to staff, and a memorial has begun to form outside the spa’s entrance.

Hyperlocal Impact

1. Precise Location:
   Oakland Park (33334) – Dixie Hwy & NE 38th St, across from Funky Buddha Brewery

2. Community Connection:
   “We never expected this kind of violence so close to our businesses.”
   – Raj Patel, owner of Royal Market next door

Exclusive Angle

• WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
  Third Broward County business-related homicide in just over a month, raising public concerns about personal disputes turning deadly in public spaces.
  City officials now evaluating business security policy reviews.

Update Log

•  1:45 PM: BSO confirms female victim pronounced dead at scene

•  2:30 PM: Suspect detained near NW 10th Ave following surveillance review

• 4:00 PM: Spa temporarily closed; victim ID pending next-of-kin notification