Deputies went to the 2200 block of Morningside Avenue about 12:40 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, “regarding a call of a woman screaming,” sheriff’s Deputy Miguel Meza said in a statement.
Arriving deputies found a man in his 40s standing near the location, Meza said.
“The male … was not wearing shoes but the deputies noticed the clothing he was wearing was bloody,” Meza said. “Deputies detained him and after conducting an investigation they determined he lived in a residence adjacent to the call.
“The front door of that location was open and deputies noticed blood on the floor inside the house,” Meza said. “Deputies made entry to ensure no injured persons inside the residence. During a check of the house, deputies discovered an adult female deceased inside the residence.”‘
The woman’s name was withheld, pending notification of kin. Her cause of death was not immediately disclosed.
“Detectives have determined the male and the female were involved in a domestic relationship,” Meza said.
The man was arrested and was being booked on suspicion of murder, Meza said. The suspect’s name was not immediately released.
Anyone with information on the case was urged to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500, or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.
UPDATE: The deceased was identified as 54-year-old Kelley Wilcox of Lancaster, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.
ROBERT MURPHY says
You [removed], you killed my sister. My sister didn’t deserve to die. I hope you rot in hell.
Claire says
What a shame little care is shown to a valuable human being.
Albert says
Sad story, hilarious comments.
david says
Google the address given and look at the street view. You can see the murderer on the street.
Crossroads says
There is nothing upscale about Lancaster !!!
Alby says
You should know as their is nothing upscale about you.
Mary says
May God let Kelley rest in peace with him and may all victims of domestic violence take the time and courage to reach out for help. Google when Georgia smiled for links to DV help. And may all of us speak up and ask if our friends and neighbors need help if we see signs. Domestic Violence has drastically increased due to Covid with lockdowns, financial insecurity, less ability to move, etc. And may God help our valley value life, allow dignity and respect for the deceased and suffering and have more humility and be able to be somber and dignified as we see the people around us die daily. We never know when it will be ourself or our loved ones here in the paper and the families do read and do get hurt by the negative community responses.
Jenny says
Thank you for this compassionate comment Mary. And for drawing awareness to the growing problem of Domestic Violence. I stand with you in valuing life and the dignity of all.
Bob says
Or Palmdale
Lancaster Realtor says
I’m surprised. That neighborhood looks upscale.
Haha says
Spoken like a true realtor.