Cynthia Sciarrone Seith Obituary, Death – Detectives from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) have officially identified the woman who was fatally shot early Tuesday morning in the Lucerne Lakes neighborhood of Lake Worth. The victim has been named as 54-year-old Cynthia Sciarrone Seith.
Authorities responded to the 4700 block of Lucerne Lakes Boulevard shortly after 3:00 a.m. on July 9 after receiving a report of an unresponsive woman. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found Seith deceased from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. Her death is currently being treated as a homicide.
The investigation into the shooting is being led by the PBSO Violent Crimes Division. As of now, no suspects have been taken into custody, and the motive behind the fatal shooting remains unknown. Officials have also not yet clarified whether the crime took place inside a home or outside, leaving the exact circumstances of the incident unclear. It is still being determined whether Seith knew the person responsible for her death.
The sheriff’s office released Seith’s identity on Wednesday, one day after the shooting, following notification of her next of kin. Investigators have not shared any further details regarding the timeline of events or any possible evidence recovered from the scene.
Law enforcement is calling on the public to assist with the case. Anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious during the early morning hours in the area is strongly encouraged to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS, and authorities have reiterated that any piece of information, no matter how small, could be valuable in solving the case.
In an official statement, PBSO emphasized the ongoing nature of the investigation, noting that more information will be released as it becomes available. “This is an active and ongoing investigation,” the statement read. “We urge anyone who may have witnessed anything out of the ordinary to contact our detectives immediately.”
The shooting has unsettled residents of the normally quiet Lucerne Lakes neighborhood, a residential area that doesn’t frequently experience violent crime. Community members have expressed concern and sympathy for the victim’s family while also hoping for swift justice.
At this stage, detectives are continuing to collect evidence, interview potential witnesses, and piece together the events that led to Seith’s death. Authorities have not confirmed whether they have any persons of interest or leads.
The sheriff’s office is expected to release additional updates as the investigation progresses. For now, the case remains open, and investigators are relying heavily on public assistance to help identify the person or persons responsible for the killing.
