Discovery of a Life Cut Short

On the morning of July 23, 2019, the serene flow of Wilmington's Brandywine River was disrupted by a tragic discovery. At 7:39 a.m., the lifeless body of 50-year-old Susan Ledyard was found near Northeast Boulevard. The initial observations revealed visible injuries, prompting immediate concern and a thorough investigation.

Autopsy Findings and Cause of Death

A post-mortem examination conducted by the Division of Forensic Science provided grim insights into Susan's demise. The autopsy concluded that she suffered blunt force trauma and subsequently drowned. These findings led authorities to classify her death as a homicide, intensifying the urgency to uncover the circumstances surrounding her untimely end. ...Read More