A horrifying tragedy unfolded at the Amoray Dive Resort in Key Largo, Florida, where a woman reported missing was discovered dead inside a room—after other guests had unknowingly spent the night in the same space. The 43-year-old victim, Nadyne Marie Tillman, had been hidden in an air-conditioning closet for nearly two days before her body was found.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Tillman had been reported missing by her family after she stopped responding to calls and texts. Her body was ultimately found on April 8 after new guests in the same room alerted staff to a foul odor. Shockingly, resort personnel had not discovered her during standard cleaning, even though bloodied sheets were found stuffed into trash bags earlier.
The room had been previously occupied by Dylan Lamb, a 33-year-old local kayak tour guide. Investigators allege Lamb met Tillman on the morning of April 6 and later murdered her in the room. Surveillance footage reportedly shows the two entering the space together, but Tillman was never seen leaving. Lamb stayed in the room for another night before reluctantly checking out. After his departure, unaware guests checked in and spent the night.
When cleaning staff investigated the smell the next morning, they discovered Tillman’s body stuffed in a small HVAC closet. A viral tweet from the Miami Herald detailed the shocking moment, prompting widespread public disbelief. Tillman had reportedly suffered blunt force trauma, and her official cause of death is pending a full autopsy.
Lamb has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder, kidnapping, evidence tampering, and solicitation of prostitution. He is currently being held without bond and is scheduled to appear in court on April 13. According to a report by NBC News, prosecutors believe Lamb intentionally tried to hide the crime and delayed discovery by resisting checkout.
The resort, meanwhile, faces mounting criticism for failing to recognize multiple red flags. Bloody sheets, complaints from guests, and a visibly distressed suspect were all reportedly ignored. Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay told reporters, “This was a tragic failure in judgment and procedure.” His office is reviewing whether the resort violated any legal obligations to report suspicious findings.
Outrage over the incident has spread rapidly online. A Reddit thread with over 20,000 upvotes saw users questioning how basic protocols could be missed. “This isn’t just creepy—it’s negligence,” one commenter wrote. Others demanded reforms in how hotels train staff to detect and report potential crimes.
Tillman’s family is now left grieving an unimaginable loss. Described as a loving mother of three and a vibrant, joyful spirit, Nadyne was in town for a short stay and had no known connection to Lamb before the encounter. A memorial GoFundMe page launched by her relatives has raised thousands in just days, as supporters across the country send condolences and financial support.
As this investigation continues, many are calling for greater accountability—not only for the accused killer but also for the systems that failed to prevent this tragedy. Hospitality experts are now advising industry-wide reviews of post-checkout room inspections and emergency protocols. “This isn’t a one-off mistake,” one analyst told CNN. “It’s a wake-up call for every hotel in the country.”
What began as a weekend getaway turned into a horrific crime scene. And while Dylan Lamb will face justice in court, the ripple effects of this story continue to expose just how easily the unimaginable can happen when red flags are ignored.
