Woman Found Dead at Sanford Arms Apartments, Homicide Investigation Underway
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — Authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead inside a Macon apartment Thursday morning.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as 42-year-old Teasha Ariele Colbert, of Macon. Coroner Leon Jones pronounced her deceased at the scene.
Deputies responded around 8 a.m. to the Sanford Arms Apartments, near Sanford Place and Sanford Avenue, after receiving a call related to a missing person. Inside, they discovered Colbert’s body.
Investigators with the Criminal Investigation Division are treating the case as a homicide. Details on how Colbert died have not been released.
Crime scene tape surrounded the complex as deputies collected evidence Thursday. Authorities have not announced any suspects or persons of interest.
The sheriff’s office is urging anyone with information to contact investigators at 478-751-7500 or call Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
This marks the second death reported in the area in recent days. On Wednesday, officials responded to the discovery of a body behind the CVS on Gray Highway, which also led investigators toward the Sanford Arms complex.
The investigation into Colbert’s death remains active. WGXA will provide updates as more details are confirmed.
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