FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — An ex-boyfriend of a missing Fresno mother is now in custody and accused of her murder.
It all started on August 4 when Tatyana McIntyre’s ex-husband couldn’t get in touch with her after being notified that her daughter wasn’t picked up from school.
Her last known location was at a house on Grove and Phillip, which records show is owned by Jeffrey Vernon Michaels.
McIntyre’s car was found Tuesday night in an orchard near McKinley and Academy avenues.
A search warrant was served at the home on Grove, and detectives found McIntyre’s body with several lacerations.
Authorities say Michaels initially left Fresno before contacting police and turning himself in Thursday evening.
According to McIntyre’s sister, she leaves behind seven children, including two with Michaels.
McIntyre’s family has started a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses.
Michaels is now in the Fresno County Jail on a murder charge. His bail is set at $1 million.
Police Chief Mindy Casto said a motive is currently unknown.
If you are the victim of domestic abuse, or you know someone who is, there is help available 24/7. In Fresno County, call the Marjaree Mason Center at (559) 233-4357. In all other locations, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233.
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