Decomposing Bodies Of Toddler, Woman Found In Corona Home: Police

CORONA, CA - A woman and young child were found dead this week in a Corona home after police got word from neighbors that "something may be wrong." When police went to check on the duo, they found that both had been dead for some time.

Police on Tuesday announced the grisly discovery, which was made on Sunday around 12:25 p.m. in the 700 block of Mandevilla Way, on the northern edge of the city near Interstate 15.

Detective Andy Bryant said the victims, whose identities and ages were not disclosed, may have died in a murder-suicide, though nothing has been confirmed.

"Due to the state of decomposition, the victims’ bodies appeared to have been there for some time and their identification is pending," he said in a press release. "At this time, based on the available evidence, this incident is being investigated as a possible murder/suicide."

Bryant said that patrol officers were sent to the home after a neighbor called 911 to report that the mail had not been retrieved at the home for days, leading to concerns about the occupants' safety.

"Officers responded to do a welfare check, entered the home and found the woman and toddler, both deceased," he said.

Police are now waiting for autopsy results and additional forensic evidence to be processed before releasing any further details.

Anyone with information was asked to contact Detective Marlo Hernandez at (951) 279-3659

— City News Service contributed to this report / Patch file photo by Renee Schiavone