Mary Olivia Matthews. Courtesy of Smyrna Police Department
SMYRNA, Ga. - Authorities in Smyrna are investigating a deadly apartment fire as a homicide after firefighters discovered a woman’s body inside a unit on Windy Hill Road early Wednesday morning.
ORIGINAL STORY: Smyrna police investigating fire on Windy Hill Road as homicide
What we know:
The Smyrna Fire Department said crews responded around 4:15 a.m. to a blaze at 810 Windy Hill Road SE. While putting out the fire, firefighters found the body of 32-year-old Mary Oliva Matthews. Investigators quickly determined the circumstances were suspicious and turned the case over to police.
The Smyrna Police Department confirmed they are treating the case as a homicide. Detectives are asking nearby residents and businesses to check security cameras for any unusual activity around 4 a.m. Wednesday.
Neighbors told FOX 5 that two doorbell cameras were ripped off apartments in a building across from where the fire broke out. Police have not said whether this is connected to the investigation.
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Wachowiak at nwachowiak@smyrnaga.gov or 678-631-5264.
Authorities say more details will be released as the investigation continues.