CINCINNATI — A routine welfare check in Cincinnati’s Bond Hill neighborhood took a tragic turn Tuesday afternoon when police discovered a woman dead inside a residence. Authorities are now working to determine what led to her death, as the case has been handed over to the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Investigation Unit.
According to officials, officers were dispatched around 3:40 p.m. to the 1400 block of Yarmouth Avenue after receiving a request for a welfare check. The call was made out of concern for the well-being of a resident who had not been heard from. Welfare checks are often conducted when family members, friends, or neighbors fear something may be wrong.
When officers arrived at the address, they entered the residence and found a woman unresponsive. Police later identified her as Kimberly McWhorter, 39. Officers immediately secured the scene and requested assistance from the Cincinnati Fire Department to assess her condition.
Fire personnel arrived shortly after and attempted to evaluate McWhorter. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released information about how long she may have been deceased before officers arrived, nor have they shared details about any visible injuries or medical issues.
Due to the circumstances surrounding the discovery, CPD’s Homicide Investigation Unit has taken over the case. Detectives are now working to determine the cause and manner of McWhorter’s death. Police have not confirmed whether foul play is suspected, and no arrests or suspects have been announced as the investigation remains in its early stages.
Neighbors along Yarmouth Avenue described a heavy police presence in the area as officers remained on scene for several hours. Investigators were seen speaking with residents and collecting information as part of their efforts to piece together McWhorter’s final hours. The incident has left many in the community shaken and searching for answers.
Cincinnati police are asking for the public’s help as the investigation continues. Anyone with information that may be relevant to Kimberly McWhorter’s death is urged to contact the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Investigation Unit at (513) 352-3542. Authorities say even small details could be critical in helping them understand what happened and bring clarity to this tragic case.
