State police arrest Selbyville man in killing of 71 year old woman
Selbyville, DE – A quiet Sussex County community was shaken this week after a woman was found killed inside a Selbyville residence, a case that investigators say has led to the arrest of her own son-in-law.
The victim has been identified as 71-year-old Liudmyla Levchenko of Selbyville, according to Delaware State Police. Investigators say the killing occurred Monday, when Levchenko was fatally attacked inside a home in the town.
Following the incident, members of the State Police Homicide Unit took a Selbyville man into custody. Police allege the suspect is Levchenko’s son-in-law and have charged him with murder in connection with her death. The suspect’s name was not released in the initial announcement.
The arrest came after investigators worked through evidence and witness information tied to the scene. Police have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the killing or a possible motive.
Authorities emphasized that support services are available for victims and families affected by violent crime or sudden death. The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit, in partnership with the Delaware Victim Center, is available 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). Assistance is also available by email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
Key Points
- Liudmyla Levchenko, 71, was identified as the victim in a Selbyville homicide
- Police arrested the woman’s son-in-law on a murder charge
- Victim support services are available through a 24-hour hotline