CHARLOTTE — A 19‑year‑old woman was found dead inside an east Charlotte apartment last week, and police say the man who called 911 is now charged with her murder.
The Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Police Department was called to an apartment on Yateswood Drive around 3:30 a.m. Friday.
According to a police report, 24‑year‑old Thomaz Hamilton told dispatchers that Isabella Stroupe was unresponsive and needed medical attention. First responders pronounced her dead at the scene.
Days later, the medical examiner ruled Stroupe’s death a homicide. Police have not released details about how she died, but the report notes she suffered major injuries.
CMPD arrested Hamilton on Tuesday. He lives in the apartment where Stroupe was found.
He is charged with first‑degree murder and first‑degree forcible rape and is being held at the Mecklenburg County jail without bond.
Stroupe’s family has created a GoFundMe titled “Help Give Isabella a Proper Goodbye.” They describe her as a book lover whose creativity brought joy to those around her.
Loved ones say they were unprepared for her sudden death and are trying to raise money for funeral expenses.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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