{"id":427762,"date":"2026-08-09T02:09:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T02:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/427762\/"},"modified":"2026-08-09T02:09:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T02:09:02","slug":"ex-boyfriend-of-missing-fresno-california-mother-turns-himself-in-for-murder-police-say-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/427762\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-boyfriend of missing Fresno, California, mother turns himself in for murder, police say"},"content":{"rendered":"

FRESNO, Calif. — An ex-boyfriend of a missing Fresno, California, mother is now in custody and accused of her murder.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Her last known location was at a house which records show is owned by Jeffrey Vernon Michaels.<\/p>\n

An ex-boyfriend of a missing Fresno mother is now in custody and accused of murdering her.<\/p>\n

A search warrant was served at the home, and detectives found McIntyre’s body with several lacerations.<\/p>\n

McIntyre’s car was found Tuesday night in an orchard.<\/p>\n

Authorities say Michaels initially left Fresno before contacting police and turning himself in Thursday evening.<\/p>\n

According to McIntyre’s sister, she leaves behind seven children, including two with Michaels.<\/p>\n

McIntyre’s family has started a\u00a0GoFundMe<\/a>\u00a0to help with funeral expenses.<\/p>\n

Michaels is now in the Fresno County Jail on a murder charge. His bail is set at $1 million.<\/p>\n

Police Chief Mindy Casto said a motive is currently unknown.<\/p>\n

If you are the victim of domestic abuse, or you know someone who is, there is help available 24\/7. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233.<\/p>\n

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