A California mother’s disappearance took a heartbreaking and disturbing turn when authorities reportedly found her ᴅᴇᴀᴅ inside the Fresno home of her former boyfriend — after the suspect allegedly fled the area before eventually surrendering to police. 🚔💔

Tatiana McIntyre, who also went by Alison Riley, was 29 when she disappeared after visiting Jeffrey Vernon Michaels’ Fresno home to see the two children they shared.

The alarm was raised on Aug. 4 after McIntyre failed to pick up one of her children from school. Her former husband, who learned the child was still waiting, was unable to reach her, prompting a frantic search. 📱😢

According to family members, McIntyre’s phone last showed a location near Michaels’ home at around 1 p.m. before going offline. Relatives then tracked the Zipcar she had been driving to an orchard near McKinley and Academy avenues, where they discovered the vehicle abandoned with her belongings still inside. 🚗💔

Police later took the vehicle as evidence and obtained a search warrant for Michaels’ home near Grove and Phillip streets.

Inside the residence, investigators reportedly found McIntyre deceased with several lacerations, authorities said. 💔

Police said Michaels initially fled Fresno following the killing but later contacted investigators and surrendered on Thursday evening. He was subsequently booked into Fresno County Jail on a murder charge, with bail set at $1 million. ⚖️🚔

Police Chief Mindy Casto said investigators had not yet determined a possible motive.

McIntyre’s mother has alleged that Michaels had previously been abusive toward her daughter, claiming he once choked her and prevented her from leaving a home. Family members also described a history of domestic violence.

The 29-year-old mother leaves behind seven children, including the two she shared with Michaels. 👩‍👧‍👦💔

Her loved ones have since launched a GoFundMe campaign to help with funeral costs and support the seven children left behind as the family tries to cope with an unimaginable loss. 🕊️🙏💙

Source: New York Post