Man charged with murder after woman found dead in Atlanta hotel

Atlanta police have arrested a man following the death of a woman found inside the Loews Atlanta Hotel in Midtown. The investigation into the death of Melissa Tibbetts led to the issuance of arrest warrants for Emmanuel Poindexter.

The Investigation

On Oct. 14, officers responded to the Loews Atlanta Hotel at 1065 Peachtree St NE. According to reports, staff directed officers to room 2519, where they found an adult woman dead inside. An incident report released Tuesday stated that investigators who initially responded to the scene saw no obvious signs of foul play and initially suspected alcohol intoxication. However, the Fulton County Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide on Oct. 15.

Investigators reported finding multiple drink containers in the room. Hotel records indicated that food had been ordered for two people, though investigators stated they did not know if another person had been in the room. Additionally, investigators noted that no surveillance cameras were located in the hallway and other cameras within the hotel were down.

Arrest and Charges

Following an eight-day investigation, detectives identified Emmanuel Poindexter as the suspect involved in the killing. Arrest warrants were issued for Poindexter on Oct. 22.

Poindexter was located in Gwinnett County, where he was receiving medical treatment for a self-inflicted knife wound. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the Atlanta Police Department Fugitive Unit took Poindexter into custody once he was medically cleared by doctors. He was booked into the Fulton County Jail on charges of murder and aggravated battery.

Victim Background

Melissa Tibbetts had been in Atlanta to attend a conference linked to ACM Chemistries. According to an incident report, the HR director for the organization reported that Tibbetts stated she did not feel well the night before the incident, but later said she was feeling better. Hotel security was contacted after she failed to appear for a meeting the following morning.

Family members identified the deceased as Melissa Tibbetts. Online, family and friends have been raising money in her honor, describing her as a mother with a special bond with her son.

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Sources

• wsbtv.com: Woman found dead inside Loews Atlanta hotel room, man charged with murder – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
• fox5atlanta.com: Man arrested after woman found dead at Midtown Atlanta hotel | FOX 5 Atlanta
• instagram.com: Instagram

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