Police said no one else was inside the home when officers arrived.<\/p>\n
Detectives also found evidence of a disturbance inside the home.<\/p>\n
Police Chief Mindy Casto said on Friday that McIntyre had lacerations to her upper body and that the weapon was never recovered.<\/p>\n
Casto said Michaels fled to Salinas and were able to detect that by the use of the Flock cameras that read his license plate. He returned to Fresno after talking to a detective before turning himself in.<\/p>\n
The two children who live at the home were found safe.<\/p>\n
Jeffrey Vernon Michaels, right, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 on suspicion of murder in the death of Tatyana McIntyre, 30, left. Special to The Bee <\/p>\n
McIntyre\u2019s rental car was found abandoned in an orchard near McKinley and Academy avenues.<\/p>\n
Casto didn\u2019t elaborate who drove the car to the location. She said there have been reported and unreported incidents involving Michaels and McIntyre.<\/p>\n
McIntyre\u2019s mother, Liberty Lopez, said McIntyre was supposed to pick up her granddaughter from school but never arrived. The last time they spoke was at 12:06 p.m. Tuesday, and McIntyre\u2019s phone was later turned off.<\/p>\n
An ex-husband who shares a child with McIntyre notified police about his concerns since their daughter wasn\u2019t picked up, Casto said.<\/p>\n
McIntyre was the mother of seven children.<\/p>\n
The sister of McIntyre said she frequently heard arguments and fights between McIntyre and her ex-boyfriend over the past year when she lived next door.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think we all just want justice,\u201d Alizabeth Lopez said Thursday. \u201cHe has a history of being abusive. He was a scary man. If anyone has any information, contact the police.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI miss you so much. I can\u2019t stop hurting. I feel numb inside; I keep looking at my phone for your text \u2018HEY WOMAN,\u2019\u201d Lopez wrote in a Facebook post. \u201cI miss your smile and those beautiful green eyes.\u201d<\/p>\n
The family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral expenses.<\/p>\n
Michaels\u2019 bail is set at $1 million.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information is asked to remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867<\/a> or to contact Fresno Police homicide Detective Alex Lopez at 559-621-2407<\/a> or Detective Nathan Carr at 559-621-2445.<\/a><\/p>\n This story was originally published August 7, 2026 at 12:33 PM.<\/p>\n Related Stories from Fresno Bee<\/p>\n Anthony Galaviz<\/a><\/p>\n The Fresno Bee<\/p>\n Anthony Galaviz writes about breaking news\/sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He\u2019s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology.\u00a0
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