Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the murder of a 23-year-old pregnant Amish woman who was reportedly found murdered in her home on Monday, authorities said.
According to a news release, state police were called to a residence in the 21000 block of Fish Flats Road in Sparta Township just before 12:30 p.m.
Responding officers found Rebecca A. Byler dead, and authorities announced they were investigating her death as a homicide.
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Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the murder of a pregnant Amish woman in Crawford County.
FOX News Digital reached out to state police.
Neighbors told WJET-TV/FOX 66 that a young Amish couple lives in a house in Sparta Township, about 57 miles southeast of Erie.
“At approximately 12:30 p.m., PSP Cory received a 911 call stating that a deceased female had been found at the scene. At this time, we have confirmed the identity of the female and confirmed that she is deceased. This appears to be a suspicious situation,” State Police Lt. Mark Weindorf told WJET-TV/FOX 66.
Authorities told news outlets that two young children were in the home when Byler’s body was discovered.
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Neighbors said Beiler’s husband returned home around noon and discovered his wife’s body.
Her family said she was six months pregnant.
Investigators have not said how she died.
