Woman Found Deceased in Vehicle Identified as Rhonda Larochelle Oglesby
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Authorities are investigating a disturbing case after a woman was found deceased inside a vehicle in Winston-Salem on Sunday afternoon. Police have identified the victim as Rhonda Larochelle Oglesby, whose death is now being treated as a homicide.
At approximately 1:19 p.m. on September 14, officers responded to the 1600 block of East 24th Street, where they discovered Oglesby inside a vehicle. Investigators determined that she had suffered from physical violence, leading authorities to believe she was assaulted prior to her death.
According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, evidence suggests that Oglesby was likely assaulted at her home, located at 730 Motor Road, before being transported to East 24th Street, where her body was later discovered. The unsettling circumstances have left residents of both neighborhoods shaken.
Detectives emphasized that the incident appears to be isolated, though they continue to gather information and follow leads. As of now, no suspects have been publicly identified, and investigators are carefully piecing together the sequence of events leading to Oglesby’s death.
News of the case has sparked concern among community members, particularly given the violence involved and the fact that Oglesby was discovered away from her home. Local residents have expressed sadness and unease, while officials are urging the public to remain calm but vigilant as the investigation continues.
The Winston-Salem Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward. Individuals may call the department’s non-emergency number at 336-773-7700 or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800. Detectives stress that even small details could help bring clarity and justice in this tragic case.
As investigators continue their work, family and friends of Rhonda Larochelle Oglesby are left to mourn a life cut short by violence. Though details remain limited, what is certain is that the community has lost someone whose life should never have ended this way.
The Winston-Salem community now stands united in grief, awaiting further answers while holding Oglesby’s memory close. Authorities remain committed to finding those responsible and ensuring accountability for this tragic loss.
