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The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s assistance for any information leading to an arrest for the 2019 murder of Susan Ledyard. The investigation began on July […]

Update Note: This release was updated on 06/25/2026 to reflect extradition to Delaware and arraignment. The Delaware State Police continues to investigate the murder of 10-year-old Fatima Kone and announces […]

The Delaware State Police has arrested 49-year-old Badara Kone of Smyrna, Delaware, for the murder of his 10-year-old daughter, Fatima Kone, and the continuous child abuse of two additional children. […]

The Delaware State Police is conducting a death investigation in Alapocas Run State Park in Wilmington. On May 30, 2026, at approximately 10:45 p.m., troopers and the Delaware Natural Resources […]

The Delaware State Police is conducting a death investigation of a 10-year-old in Smyrna. On May 28, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on Oakwynn Circle […]

Update Note:  This release has been updated on 06/04/2026 to reflect extradition to Delaware and arraignment The Delaware State Police continue to investigate the homicide that occurred in Seaford last […]

The Delaware State Police has identified 17-year-old Jacob Rinier Jr. of Laurel, Delaware, as the victim in the homicide that occurred in Seaford on Thursday. Additionally, the Delaware State Police […]

The Delaware State Police is investigating a homicide that occurred in Seaford on Thursday. On May 21, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., troopers responded to the 24000 block of German […]

The Delaware State Police have secured a murder indictment for 30-year-old Dempsey Fritchey of Lewes, Delaware, following an assault that occurred in January in Lewes. On January 29, 2026, at […]

The Delaware State Police have identified 47-year-old Jerry Lee Hall of Lincoln, Delaware, as the victim in the homicide that occurred Saturday in Milton. The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit […]