Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

Update– Individuals Identified: State Police Homicide Unit Conducting Death Investigation in Dover

Date Posted: Thursday, April 24th, 2025

News Release

Delaware State Police have identified two individuals found deceased inside a vehicle on April 20, 2025, as 33-year-old Brittani Hollis and 35-year-old Kamal Paddy, both of Dover, Delaware.

Preliminary investigation revealed that Hollis and Paddy were in a domestic relationship. The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. At this stage of the investigation, detectives do not believe there is any threat to public safety. No additional information is being released at this time.

Detectives are urging anyone with information related to this case to contact Detective D. Grassi at daniel.grassi@delaware.gov or by calling (302) 365-8441. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.