A death investigation remains underway after a woman was found dead Tuesday afternoon at a home in the 300 block of Timber Lane in South Londonderry Township, near Mount Gretna.Woman identifiedIn an update released Friday, the Lebanon County Coroner’s Office identified the woman as 66-year-old Sharlene Mikula, a resident of the home. The coroner said Mikula was pronounced dead at the scene on April 14 after authorities responded to a well-being check.An autopsy was completed on April 16, but officials said the results are still pending and could take up to three months. No additional information is being released at this time because the investigation remains ongoing. Discovery followed well-being checkThe Lebanon County Coroner’s Office said it was called to the home around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday after police conducted a well-being check.A WGAL viewer shared a video from Tuesday night showing a team in hazmat suits at the home. The Lebanon County hazmat team was dispatched to remove the body. While the team did not comment specifically on this case, officials said hazmat crews assist the coroner when a body is in a state of decomposition. Video below: Crew in hazmat suits removes body from homeNeighbors describe what happenedAccording to county records, the home was sold in a sheriff’s sale on Tuesday.A neighbor who did not want to be identified told WGAL that the new owners came to check on the property and asked nearby residents about the home.The neighbor said the new owners noticed a foul odor and called for a well-being check.“We just moved in here in November, and we know nothing other than just seeing individuals walking through the house, shadows actually,” the neighbor said. “But I’ve never seen them personally.”Other neighbors told WGAL that a husband and wife had lived in the home. Investigation remains active Officials have not said whether foul play is suspected. The case remains under investigation.Summary of case to this pointTuesday, April 14, around 3:30 p.m. — The Lebanon County Coroner’s Office responded to 300 Timber Lane in South Londonderry Township after a police well-being check.At the scene — A woman was found dead inside the home and was pronounced dead there.Tuesday — The home was sold in a sheriff’s sale on Tuesday, according to county documents.After the sale — Neighbors said the new buyer came to check on the property and asked around about the home.Neighbor account — A neighbor said the new owners noticed a foul odor and called for a well check.Tuesday night — A WGAL viewer recorded video showing a hazmat team at the home and later removing the body.Wednesday — A South Londonderry Township police officer remained outside the home.Current status — The cause and manner of death remain under investigation.Thursday, April 16 — An autopsy is scheduled.Friday, April 17 — The coroner identified Sharlene Mikula, 66, as the deceased. See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it’s safe to do so at https://www.wgal.com/upload.
SOUTH LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. —
A death investigation remains underway after a woman was found dead Tuesday afternoon at a home in the 300 block of Timber Lane in South Londonderry Township, near Mount Gretna.
Woman identified
In an update released Friday, the Lebanon County Coroner’s Office identified the woman as 66-year-old Sharlene Mikula, a resident of the home.
The coroner said Mikula was pronounced dead at the scene on April 14 after authorities responded to a well-being check.
An autopsy was completed on April 16, but officials said the results are still pending and could take up to three months.
No additional information is being released at this time because the investigation remains ongoing.
Discovery followed well-being check
The Lebanon County Coroner’s Office said it was called to the home around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday after police conducted a well-being check.
A WGAL viewer shared a video from Tuesday night showing a team in hazmat suits at the home.
The Lebanon County hazmat team was dispatched to remove the body. While the team did not comment specifically on this case, officials said hazmat crews assist the coroner when a body is in a state of decomposition.
Video below: Crew in hazmat suits removes body from home
Neighbors describe what happened
According to county records, the home was sold in a sheriff’s sale on Tuesday.
A neighbor who did not want to be identified told WGAL that the new owners came to check on the property and asked nearby residents about the home.
The neighbor said the new owners noticed a foul odor and called for a well-being check.
“We just moved in here in November, and we know nothing other than just seeing individuals walking through the house, shadows actually,” the neighbor said. “But I’ve never seen them personally.”
Other neighbors told WGAL that a husband and wife had lived in the home.
Investigation remains active
Officials have not said whether foul play is suspected.
The case remains under investigation.
Summary of case to this pointTuesday, April 14, around 3:30 p.m. — The Lebanon County Coroner’s Office responded to 300 Timber Lane in South Londonderry Township after a police well-being check.At the scene — A woman was found dead inside the home and was pronounced dead there.Tuesday — The home was sold in a sheriff’s sale on Tuesday, according to county documents.After the sale — Neighbors said the new buyer came to check on the property and asked around about the home.Neighbor account — A neighbor said the new owners noticed a foul odor and called for a well check.Tuesday night — A WGAL viewer recorded video showing a hazmat team at the home and later removing the body.Wednesday — A South Londonderry Township police officer remained outside the home.Current status — The cause and manner of death remain under investigation.Thursday, April 16 — An autopsy is scheduled.Friday, April 17 — The coroner identified Sharlene Mikula, 66, as the deceased.
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