***UPDATE- SUSPECTS ARRESTED***

DSP News Release: Detectives Make Arrest in Motel Homicide

Location: Unknown specific location in the city of Wilmington

Date of Occurrence:  Thursday, May 19, 2011 at approximately 7:00 p.m.

Defendants:

-Evelyn J. Coombes, 39, Wilmington, DE

-Dante L. Dillard, 43, Wilmington, DE

Charges:

-Murder 1^st Degree

-Robbery 1^st Degree

-Possession of a Deadly Weapon during the Commission of a Felony

-Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited

-Conspiracy 2^nd Degree

Resume:  

Wilmington- Delaware State Police homicide detectives have arrested a 39 year old Wilmington woman and a 43 year old Wilmington man in connection with the murder of Troy M. Taylor that occurred on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at the Fairview Inn south of the city of Wilmington.

During their investigation, detectives were able to develop Evelyn. J. Coombes and Dante L. Dillard as persons of interest in the case and had disseminated their information via a bulletin to surrounding police agencies. On Thursday, May 19th at approximately 7:00 p.m. an officer from the Wilmington Police Department observed Coombes and Dillard while on patrol in the city and recognized them from the bulletin. With the assistance of other officers, Coombes and Dillard were taken into custody without incident. They were then turned over to state police detectives who subsequently arrested them on the above list of charges. 

Evelyn Coombes and Dante Dillard were both arraigned at JP Court 20. Coombes was then ordered held without bail and the Delores Baylor Correctional Facility. Dante Dillard was also ordered held without bail at the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution.

       Evelyn Coombes                 Dante Dillard

Released: Friday, May 20, 2011 at 1:10 p.m.

***UPDATE- VICTIM IDENTIFIED***

DSP News Release: Detectives Identify Victim

Resume:

Wilmington- Delaware State Police homicide detectives have identified the male victim located in the parking lot of the Fairview Inn south of Wilmington this morning as 47 year old Troy M. Taylor of Wilmington, DE. His death is now being investigated as a homicide.

The investigation into this incident is continuing.

Released: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 8:50 p.m.

Initial Release Below

DSP News Release: Detectives Investigate Suspicious Death

Location: Fairview Inn, 1051 S. Market Street, Wilmington, DE

Dates of Occurrence:  Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 7:00 a.m.

Suspect:  None at this time.

Victim:  47 year old Wilmington, DE man

Resume:  

Wilmington- Delaware State Police homicide detectives are currently investigating a suspicious death that occurred early this morning at a motel just south of the Wilmington city limits.

Troopers were called to the Fairview Inn located in the 1000 block of S. Market Street, for the report of a man lying in the parking lot. Upon their arrival they found a male subject, later identified as a 47 year old Wilmington man, lying in the parking suffering from wounds to his chest. The victim was transported by EMS to the Christiana Hospital where he was pronounced dead. His body was then turned over to the medical examiners office where an autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death.

Delaware State Police detectives are continuing their investigation.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact Detective Mark Ryde at 302-531-5891. Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).  Tipsters may also provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.

Released Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 10:40 a.m.