Police Did Not Check Motel Where Missing Woman Was Found Dead

[Flashermac]

It appears a missing woman's body has been under a motel bed for several months, hidden inside a metal frame with a mattress and box spring on top.

 

On January 27, Sony Millbrook was reported missing to the Memphis Police Department after she failed to pick-up her children from school.

 

Police were told by family members Millbrook had been staying at the Budget Inn at 1533 East Brooks Road. Motel workers said the room had been locked for lack of payment and all Millbrook's personal belongings were still inside.

 

A Homicide Investigator eventually went to the Budget Inn and spoke to two clerks and a security guard. The investigator was told Millbrook's items had been boxed and the room was once again being rented.

 

Monday, police were called to the motel room where Millbrook had stayed because of a foul odor.

 

Inside, Millbrook's body was found under the bed.

 

The body was identified as Sony Millbrook and it is apparent that she was the victim of a homicide.

 

Police say the room had been rented approximately five times and cleaned by the hotel staff numerous times since January 27th.

 

The investigation into the murder of Sony Millbrook is ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers @ 528-CASH.

 

Early on in the investigation, Millbrook's boyfriend, LaKeith Moody, was interrogated. Moody was charged with an unrelated gun violation and is currently in Mason, TN being held on a federal gun charge.

 

Police say Moody remains a person of interest in this case.

 

 

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