The Pottsville Police Department have identified the woman that was found dead in a City apartment on Monday.
According to Pottsville Police Chief John Morrow, on Monday February 13, 2023, around 11:00am, city police officers were sent to the Market Square Apartment complex for a report of a female being found deceased.
Inside one of the apartments, the responding officers found 22-year-old, Destiny Brianna Duckett, age 22, of Pottsville, who was deceased, and an infant crying.
On Tuesday February 14, 2023, an autopsy was performed at the Dauphin County Coroner’s Office by Dr. Wayne Ross, and it was determined that the cause of death was found to be a Homicide.
Pottsville Police Chief John Morrow says the investigation is still active. He also said based on the information received, this is an isolated incident and there is no danger to the community.