CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police have identified the victim of a homicide that happened in east Charlotte on Easter Sunday.
According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the victim is 35-year-old Laura Miller.
On Sunday, officers were called to Southwood Oaks Lane after a woman’s body was found. Medic pronounced Miller deceased at the scene.
During the investigation, police say they identified 36-year-old Miguel Gonzalez Rosalas as a person of interest. A BOLO was issued and officers were able to locate Rosalas during a traffic stop. He was quickly taken into custody. Rosalas is charged with murder, desecrating a body and auto theft.
Investigators say Rosalas dismembered the victim’s body and stole her vehicle.
He’s due back in court for a bond hearing on April 19th.
