Body Found in Suitcase at Wichita Fire Station, Police Investigate Homicide
The body of 67-year-old Loretta Moody was discovered inside a suitcase brought to a fire station in Wichita, Kansas. Police are investigating her death as a homicide, and her granddaughter is seeking answers and justice for the crime.

Nashville, TN, September 23, 2026 — A 67-year-old woman, identified as Loretta Moody, was found deceased inside a suitcase that was brought to a fire station in Wichita, Kansas. The discovery has prompted a homicide investigation by local law enforcement.
Authorities were alerted after the suitcase containing Moody’s body was brought to the fire station. The exact circumstances leading to the suitcase being delivered to the station were not immediately detailed. Police have confirmed that they are treating Moody’s death as a homicide.
The Wichita Police Department has initiated an investigation into the incident. Details regarding the timeline of events, the condition of the body, and the cause of death have not yet been publicly released. The contractor’s name was not provided, nor was any information regarding the origin of the suitcase or how it came to be at the fire station.
Loretta Moody’s granddaughter has publicly expressed her desire to find answers and seek justice for her grandmother’s death. The family is reportedly seeking clarity on the events that led to this tragic discovery.
As of the latest reports, specific details regarding the investigation’s progress, potential suspects, or motives have not been disclosed by the police department. The investigation is ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by Jordan Tovar, Gray News staff on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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