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Playboy Model Paula Sladewski Dead

January 7, 2010 / 7:37 AM EST / CBS News

SLIDESHOW - Playboy Model Dead - Paula Sladewski — ExploreTalent.com

The body of Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old model who once posed for Playboy, was found on Jan. 3, 2010, horribly burned inside a North Miami trash bin, according to police. Cops say they used dental records to identify her body, which was "burned beyond recognition." Anyone with information on her death is asked to call North Miami Detective Michael Gaudio at (305) 891-8111 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.

SLIDESHOW - Playboy Model Dead - Paula Sladewski — CBS/Family Photo

The body of Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old model who once posed for Playboy, was found on Jan. 3, 2010, horribly burned inside a North Miami trash bin, according to police. Cops say they used dental records to identify her body, which was "burned beyond recognition." Anyone with information on her death is asked to call North Miami Detective Michael Gaudio at (305) 891-8111 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.

SLIDESHOW - Playboy Model Dead - Paula Sladewski — CBS/Family Photo

The body of Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old model who once posed for Playboy, was found on Jan. 3, 2010, horribly burned inside a North Miami trash bin, according to police. Cops say they used dental records to identify her body, which was "burned beyond recognition." Anyone with information on her death is asked to call North Miami Detective Michael Gaudio at (305) 891-8111 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.

SLIDESHOW - Playboy Model Dead - Paula Sladewski — CBS/Family Photo

The body of Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old model who once posed for Playboy, was found on Jan. 3, 2010, horribly burned inside a North Miami trash bin, according to police. Cops say they used dental records to identify her body, which was "burned beyond recognition." Anyone with information on her death is asked to call North Miami Detective Michael Gaudio at (305) 891-8111 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.

SLIDESHOW - Playboy Model Dead - Paula Sladewski — CBS/Family Photo

The body of Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old model who once posed for Playboy, was found on Jan. 3, 2010, horribly burned inside a North Miami trash bin, according to police. Cops say they used dental records to identify her body, which was "burned beyond recognition." Anyone with information on her death is asked to call North Miami Detective Michael Gaudio at (305) 891-8111 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.

SLIDESHOW - Playboy Model Dead - Paula Sladewski — CBS/Family Photo

The body of Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old model who once posed for Playboy, was found on Jan. 3, 2010, horribly burned inside a North Miami trash bin, according to police. Cops say they used dental records to identify her body, which was "burned beyond recognition." Anyone with information on her death is asked to call North Miami Detective Michael Gaudio at (305) 891-8111 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.

SLIDESHOW - Playboy Model Dead - Paula Sladewski — CBS/Family Photo

The body of Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old model who once posed for Playboy, was found on Jan. 3, 2010, horribly burned inside a North Miami trash bin, according to police. Cops say they used dental records to identify her body, which was "burned beyond recognition." Anyone with information on her death is asked to call North Miami Detective Michael Gaudio at (305) 891-8111 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.

SLIDESHOW - Playboy Model Dead - Paula Sladewski — CBS/Family Photo

The body of Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old model who once posed for Playboy, was found on Jan. 3, 2010, horribly burned inside a North Miami trash bin, according to police. Cops say they used dental records to identify her body, which was "burned beyond recognition." Anyone with information on her death is asked to call North Miami Detective Michael Gaudio at (305) 891-8111 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.

SLIDESHOW - Playboy Model Dead - Paula Sladewski — CBS/Family Photo

The body of Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old model who once posed for Playboy, was found on Jan. 3, 2010, horribly burned inside a North Miami trash bin, according to police. Cops say they used dental records to identify her body, which was "burned beyond recognition." Anyone with information on her death is asked to call North Miami Detective Michael Gaudio at (305) 891-8111 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.

SLIDESHOW - Playboy Model Dead - Paula Sladewski — CBS/Family Photo

The body of Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old model who once posed for Playboy, was found on Jan. 3, 2010, horribly burned inside a North Miami trash bin, according to police. Cops say they used dental records to identify her body, which was "burned beyond recognition." Anyone with information on her death is asked to call North Miami Detective Michael Gaudio at (305) 891-8111 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.

SLIDESHOW - Playboy Model Dead - Paula Sladewski — CBS/Family Photo

The body of Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old model who once posed for Playboy, was found on Jan. 3, 2010, horribly burned inside a North Miami trash bin, according to police. Cops say they used dental records to identify her body, which was "burned beyond recognition." Anyone with information on her death is asked to call North Miami Detective Michael Gaudio at (305) 891-8111 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.

SLIDESHOW - Playboy Model Dead - Paula Sladewski — CBS/Family Photo

The body of Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old model who once posed for Playboy, was found on Jan. 3, 2010, horribly burned inside a North Miami trash bin, according to police. Cops say they used dental records to identify her body, which was "burned beyond recognition." Anyone with information on her death is asked to call North Miami Detective Michael Gaudio at (305) 891-8111 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.

SLIDESHOW - Playboy Model Dead - Paula Sladewski — CBS/Family Photo

The body of Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old model who once posed for Playboy, was found on Jan. 3, 2010, horribly burned inside a North Miami trash bin, according to police. Cops say they used dental records to identify her body, which was "burned beyond recognition." Anyone with information on her death is asked to call North Miami Detective Michael Gaudio at (305) 891-8111 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.

SLIDESHOW - Playboy Model Dead - Paula Sladewski — CBS/Family Photo

The body of Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old model who once posed for Playboy, was found on Jan. 3, 2010, horribly burned inside a North Miami trash bin, according to police. Cops say they used dental records to identify her body, which was "burned beyond recognition." Anyone with information on her death is asked to call North Miami Detective Michael Gaudio at (305) 891-8111 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.

SLIDESHOW - Playboy Model Dead - Paula Sladewski — CBS/Family Photo

The body of Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old model who once appeared in a Playboy video, was found on Jan. 3, 2010, horribly burned inside a North Miami trash bin, according to police. Her boyfriend, Kevin Klym, seen here, is a person of interest, say police. Klym says he was asleep when she was murdered and heartbroken when he found out. He believes hotel video will vindicate his story.

SLIDESHOW - Playboy Model Dead - Paula Sladewski — CBS/Family Photo

The body of Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old model who once appeared in a Playboy video, was found on Jan. 3, 2010, horribly burned inside a North Miami trash bin, according to police. Her boyfriend, Kevin Klym, seen here, is a person of interest, say police. Klym says he was asleep when she was murdered and heartbroken when he found out. He believes hotel video will vindicate his story.

SLIDESHOW - Playboy Model Dead - Paula Sladewski — CBS/Family Photo

The body of Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old model who once appeared in a Playboy video, was found on Jan. 3, 2010, horribly burned inside a North Miami trash bin, according to police. Her boyfriend, Kevin Klym, seen here, is a person of interest, say police. Klym says he was asleep when she was murdered and heartbroken when he found out. He believes hotel video will vindicate his story.

SLIDESHOW - Playboy Model Dead - Paula Sladewski — CBS/Family Photo

The body of Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old model who once appeared in a Playboy video, was found on Jan. 3, 2010, horribly burned inside a North Miami trash bin, according to police. Her boyfriend, Kevin Klym, seen here, is a person of interest, say police. Klym says he was asleep when she was murdered and heartbroken when he found out. He believes hotel video will vindicate his story.

SLIDESHOW - Playboy Model Dead - Paula Sladewski — CBS/Family Photo

The body of Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old model who once posed for Playboy, was found on Jan. 3, 2010, horribly burned inside a North Miami trash bin, according to police. Cops say they used dental records to identify her body, which was "burned beyond recognition." Anyone with information on her death is asked to call North Miami Detective Michael Gaudio at (305) 891-8111 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.

SLIDESHOW - Playboy Model Dead - Paula Sladewski — CBS/Family Photo

The body of Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old model who once posed for Playboy, was found on Jan. 3, 2010, horribly burned inside a North Miami trash bin, according to police. Cops say they used dental records to identify her body, which was "burned beyond recognition." Anyone with information on her death is asked to call North Miami Detective Michael Gaudio at (305) 891-8111 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.