Authorities in Smyrna are investigating the death of a 10-year-old girl discovered in her home early Tuesday morning.
Delaware State Police officers were called to a home on Oakwynn Circle around 2:00 a.m. on May 28, 2026, after the young girl was discovered dead in her bedroom. Following their initial response, officers called in the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit, which has now taken charge of the case.
The child’s body has been transferred to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science, where experts will work to establish how and why she died.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Those who have been affected by crime or sudden loss can reach out to the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center for support and assistance around the clock. Help is available through their toll-free number at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or by sending an email to [email protected].
