Authorities in Charlotte, North Carolina, have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with the death of 19-year-old Isabella Mary Alexander Stroupe.

According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD), Thomaz Hamilton has been charged with first-degree murder and first-degree rape following an investigation into Stroupe’s death.

Emergency Response and Investigation
Police responded to an apartment on Yateswood Drive at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Friday after receiving a report of an unresponsive person.

Officers found Stroupe inside the residence, and she was pronounced ᴅᴇᴀᴅ at the scene.

Following an autopsy conducted by the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office, investigators officially ruled her death a homicide.

Court records state that Stroupe suffered stab wounds and multiple broken bones.

Allegations Presented in Court Documents
According to an affidavit filed in the case, Hamilton told investigators that he had been in a dating relationship with Stroupe and lived with her at the apartment.

Investigators allege that Stroupe had been subjected to prolonged abuse over a period of several months.

The affidavit also states that authorities believe she was physically unable to consent to Sєxual activity. Court records indicate that Hamilton acknowledged having Sєxual intercourse with her.

These allegations remain part of an ongoing criminal case and have not yet been adjudicated in court.

Evidence Collected During the Search
During a search of the apartment, detectives reportedly recovered several items, including:

A knife wrapped in cellophane that appeared to contain blood
A baseball bat
A sword
Multiple mobile phones
Clothing with apparent blood stains
A mattress containing blood evidence
Investigators continue to process and examine the evidence as part of the case.

Legal Proceedings
Hamilton was arrested and booked into the Mecklenburg County Jail, where he is being held without bond.

Court records indicate that his next scheduled court appearance is set for May 27.

As the case moves through the judicial process, prosecutors will be required to present evidence supporting the charges, while Hamilton retains the presumption of innocence unless and until he is proven guilty in court.

Community Impact
The death of Isabella Mary Alexander Stroupe has drawn significant attention in the Charlotte area and raised concerns about recognizing signs of abuse and seeking help in situations involving intimate partner violence.

Authorities have not released additional details regarding the ongoing investigation and continue to gather evidence related to the case.