Granddaughter Seeks Answers in Wichita Homicide Investigation
The granddaughter of Loretta Moody, a 67-year-old woman whose body was found inside a suitcase at a Wichita, Kansas fire station, is speaking out and seeking answers as police investigate the death as a homicide.

Atlanta, GA, September 23, 2026 —
The granddaughter of Loretta Moody, a 67-year-old woman whose body was discovered inside a suitcase, is publicly seeking information as authorities investigate the case as a homicide. The grim discovery was made at a fire station located in Wichita, Kansas.
Police have confirmed that the death of Ms. Moody is being treated as a homicide. The circumstances surrounding how her body came to be found within a suitcase at the fire station are currently under investigation. Details regarding the timeline leading up to the discovery, the exact location within the fire station, and the identity of the individual who found the suitcase have not been fully disclosed by law enforcement.
The Wichita Police Department has not released specific information about the cause of death or any potential suspects. The granddaughter, who has come forward seeking answers, represents a family grappling with the tragic loss and the ongoing questions surrounding Ms. Moody’s death. The investigation is reportedly ongoing, with authorities working to piece together the events.
The identity of the contractor or individuals involved in the discovery, as well as any specific details about the suitcase itself, have not been provided. Further information is expected to be released by the Wichita Police Department as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Jordan Tovar, Gray News staff on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.
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