Nov 20, 2023

St. Joseph Police identify victim in ongoing homicide investigation

Posted Nov 20, 2023 10:42 PM

By BRENT MARTIN

St. Joseph Post

A death investigation has now become a homicide investigation.

St. Joseph police say 60-year-old Eva L. Schelert has been taken into custody in the death 67 year old Michael E. Miller who was found dead of a gunshot wound in his home in the 4700 block of Shawnee Road.

Police received a call shortly after 1:40 Monday morning. Officers responded and found the man dead. The department says the woman, an occupant of the home, cooperated with officers investigating the death.

The initial investigation indicates the death was a result of a domestic dispute.

The case has been submitted to the BCPA and charges of Voluntary Manslaughter were filed against Schelert .