Police: Florida man left girlfriend decomposing in Taylor motel

Authorities are searching for a Florida sex offender accused of leaving his dead girlfriend in a Taylor motel.

Christopher Schoomaker is suspected of leaving Rebecca Patnaude, 44, decomposing inside a room at Red Roof Inn, 21230 Eureka Road.

Police believe the 46-year-old has left the state and are “tracking several leads,” said Taylor Lt. Josh Schneider.

Officers found Patnaude’s body after they were called to the scene around 2 p.m. Friday, Schneider said.

“She was severely decomposed,” he said. “She had been there multiple days, upwards of possibly a week.”

Schoomaker is not suspected of foul play but could be charged with misdemeanor failure to report a deceased person and felony concealment of a death in connection with his actions, Schneider said.

Schneider also noted Schoomaker is wanted out of Florida for absconding in connection with his sex offender status.