FRESNO, Calif. — A former lover of a Fresno mother, who had been missing, is now arrested and charged with her murder.
The case unfolded on August 4 when Tatyana McIntyre’s ex-husband raised the alarm after learning that her daughter had not been collected from school and he was unable to contact her.
McIntyre was last reportedly seen at a property linked to Jeffrey Vernon Michaels, according to official records.
Upon executing a search warrant at the residence, investigators discovered McIntyre’s body, which bore multiple lacerations.
Authorities located McIntyre’s vehicle on Tuesday night, abandoned in an orchard.
Authorities say Michaels initially left Fresno before contacting police and turning himself in Thursday evening.
According to McIntyre’s sister, she leaves behind seven children, including two with Michaels.
McIntyre’s family has started a
Michaels is now in the Fresno County Jail on a murder charge. His bail is set at $1 million.
Police Chief Mindy Casto said a motive is currently unknown.
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