DAYTON, OH – Authorities have launched a homicide investigation after a woman was found dead in her home on Monday. The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Michaela Carpenter, who was discovered by a concerned relative after she had not been heard from for several days.
According to Maj. Brian Johns of the Dayton Police Department, Carpenter’s relative went to check on her and found her deceased inside the residence. Along with Carpenter’s body, police discovered her young child, who was immediately taken to Dayton Children’s Hospital for medical evaluation. Officials have not disclosed the child’s condition but confirmed the child was safe.
The Dayton Police Department is treating the case as a homicide, though the exact cause of death has not been released. Investigators are now working to piece together Carpenter’s final days, examining her recent interactions and any possible leads that could help determine what happened.
At this time, police have not identified any suspects or possible motives. Maj. Johns stated that authorities are still in the early stages of the investigation and are seeking information from the public. Officials are urging anyone with knowledge of the case to contact the Dayton Police Department.
The tragic discovery has left the community shaken, as neighbors and friends express their grief over Carpenter’s untimely death. Authorities assure the public that they are committed to finding justice for Carpenter and her family.
As the investigation progresses, police will continue to provide updates on the case. For now, the child remains in safe care, and the community awaits further information that may shed light on the circumstances of this heartbreaking incident.
