Body of missing Bedford woman found in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood

BEDFORD, Ohio (WOIO) – According to Bedford Police, the body of missing Breneisha Lightfoot has been found in the City of Cleveland.

Police said her body was discovered in the Slavic Village neighborhood.

Police took her boyfriend Michael Roarty-Nugent into custody Friday morning, and charges are pending.

Bedford police said relatives requested a well-check visit for Lightfoot Tuesday after being unable to reach her during her birthday week.

When officers arrived at Lightfoot’s Colony Club apartment, they said they found evidence “indicating someone may have been seriously injured there.”

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Detectives then tried to interview Lightfoot’s boyfriend, Michael Roarty-Nugent, but he was also missing.

Police previously said Roarty-Nugent was considered a “person of interest” and confirmed Friday that Lightfoot remains missing.

Police added Lightfoot’s phone was found in a yard in near East 59th Street and Chester Avenue in Cleveland.

This is a developing story. Check back with 19 News for the latest information.

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