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Caregiver charged with murder in death of nonverbal woman with autism

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Caregiver charged with murder in death of nonverbal woman with autism
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A 23-year-old nonverbal woman with autism was found dead in a home for people with special needs.

Marlo Wallace, 59, was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Aaliyah Fortner, a 23-year-old nonverbal woman with autism. CHARLOTTE, N.C.

- A North Carolina caregiver has been charged with murder after authorities said a 23-year-old nonverbal woman with autism was found dead in a home for people with special needs. Marlo Wallace, 59, was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Aaliyah Fortner, according to reports from Investigators said Wallace operated a home for individuals with special needs where Fortner was living under her care.

The investigation began after Wallace was involved in a crash with a semi-truck. According to WBBC, Wallace allegedly told investigators at a hospital that they would find a dead body at her residence. Authorities allege Fortner was physically abused before her death. According to WCNC, investigators said she was beaten with a broomstick and shocked with a Taser.

Medical examiner records cited by the station indicate Fortner weighed 84 pounds at the time of her death and had lost more than 60 pounds over the previous six months. Bellevue man charged with human trafficking tied to 'party house' pleads not guilty Bellevue man Nikita Tyukalo pleaded not guilty to four counts of human trafficking tied to an alleged criminal enterprise based at a Lakemont mansion.

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