Lexington police investigating death of 56-year-old woman as a homicide
The Lexington Police Department is investigating the death of a woman in her home Monday morning as a homicide.
Officers were called to a home on Majestic View Walk at about 9:30 a.m. Monday and found the homeowner dead, according to police. The woman who died was 56 years old and the circumstances surrounding her death were suspicious, police said.
Majestic View Walk is off Sandersville Road, not far from Sandersville Elementary School.
Investigators believe the victim may have known her attacker, and that the attack was isolated, police said.
This is the sixth Lexington homicide reported by police in August and the 25th in the city this year.
The victim’s name had not been released by the Fayette County coroner’s office as of 6:15 p.m.
Police are asking for anyone with information in the case to call 859-258-3600.
Anonymous tips can be made through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at 859-253-2020. Tips can also be made through the P3 app at www.p3tips.com.
This story was originally published August 31, 2020 at 5:00 PM.
