WASHINGTON, D.C. — A woman discovered unconscious in Northeast in the early hours of a cold Tuesday morning has been identified as the victim of a homicide, following new findings released by the medical examiner this month.
Key Points
- Thameka Harvell, 54, was found dead on Tuesday, January 7 in the 600 block of Rhode Island Avenue, NE
- Her death was ruled a homicide in April due to blunt force head trauma
- Investigation remains ongoing, with a reward of up to $25,000 offered for information
Unresponsive woman found in Northeast neighborhood
Around 5:02 a.m. on January 7, officers were called to the 600 block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northeast, for a report of an unconscious person. When they arrived, a woman was found unresponsive and showing no signs of life. Emergency services pronounced her dead at the scene.
The victim, later identified as 54-year-old Thameka Harvell of Northeast D.C., was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for further analysis.
Homicide confirmed months later after autopsy findings
Following a detailed forensic examination, the examiner determined the cause of death was a blunt force head injury with additional contributing factors. In April, the manner of death was officially ruled a homicide.
Investigators continue to work the case, and no arrests have been made. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
