Woman Found Dead in Charlotte Home After Welfare Check

Evelin Carolina Enamorado-Cisnado was found dead inside a Charlotte, North Carolina, home after a welfare concern prompted police response, according to People. Authorities said a delivery driver contacted police after noticing a strong odor while attempting to make a delivery at the residence. Officers responded to the home and discovered the woman’s body inside.

Police said the body was found under a blanket in a bedroom closet, according to ABC6. Investigators determined the woman was deceased at the scene. The Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed her identity.

Suspect Arrested in Connection With Death

Authorities charged a 23-year-old man in connection with Enamorado-Cisnado’s death, People reported. Court documents cited by ABC6 identified the suspect as Lhis Birito Costa. Police allege that Costa was directly involved in the woman’s death.

Investigators stated that Costa and Enamorado-Cisnado had previously been in a relationship, according to court records referenced in reporting. He was taken into custody following the investigation. Costa has not been convicted of the charges, and the case remains pending in court.

Investigation Shifted to Homicide

Police said the case moved quickly from a welfare check to a homicide investigation after officers entered the home. Authorities have not publicly detailed how Enamorado-Cisnado died. Officials also have not released information about how long her body was inside the residence before it was discovered.

Court documents allege that Costa was responsible for the killing. Prosecutors filed charges following the initial investigation. Additional evidence has not been fully outlined in publicly available reporting.

Legal Proceedings Ongoing

Costa remains charged in connection with the death of Enamorado-Cisnado. Authorities have not announced a trial date in the case. The matter is proceeding through the North Carolina court system.

Officials have not released further details about the events that occurred inside the home. The investigation remains active as prosecutors continue to pursue the charges.

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