Lorretta M. Moody Obituary: Wichita Woman Identified in Fire Station Homicide Investigation

Lorretta M. Moody, 67, of Wichita, Kansas, has died, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding her death as a homicide. Her death was confirmed by the Wichita Police Department after investigators identified her as the woman found inside a suitcase at Wichita Fire Station 22 on September 16, 2026.

The case has brought attention to a disturbing investigation that began Wednesday evening when two individuals arrived at the fire station at 2659 S. Hydraulic with a suitcase and told fire personnel that a body was inside. Wichita police said officers were called at approximately 6:25 p.m. and found Moody inside the suitcase. She was pronounced dead at the scene, and her body was later transported to the Sedgwick County Medical Examiner’s Office.

What Happened to Lorretta M. Moody?

According to the Wichita Police Department, Moody had previously been reported missing. Investigators are working to establish a complete timeline and determine what happened before her body was brought to Fire Station 22.

The two people who brought the suitcase to the station have been interviewed by investigators. Detectives are working to determine their relationship to Moody and what connection, if any, they may have to the circumstances surrounding her death. Investigators have also been reviewing evidence, canvassing the area and looking for additional witnesses and locations that may be relevant to the case.

Police have not publicly released a cause of death in the information currently available. The investigation remains active.

Wichita Homicide Investigation Continues

The Wichita Police Department said it is investigating Moody’s death as a homicide based on the circumstances known to investigators. Authorities have not indicated that there is an ongoing threat to the public.

The investigation is focused on determining how Moody died, how she came to be at the fire station and what occurred before the suitcase was brought there. Additional information is expected to be released when investigators can do so without compromising the case.

For those who knew Moody, the investigation is unfolding alongside the difficult reality of losing a family member, friend or acquaintance under deeply troubling circumstances. At this stage, however, publicly available information provides limited details about her personal life, family or career beyond her identification by police.

Information for the Investigation

Anyone who may have information about Moody’s death or the events leading to the discovery of her body is asked to contact Wichita Police Department homicide investigators at 316-268-4407.

The case number is 26C179314.

As detectives continue reviewing evidence and interviewing people connected to the case, additional details may help establish what happened to Lorretta M. Moody and provide answers to her loved ones.

Information here is provided for general informational purposes only. Details concerning the investigation should be confirmed through the Wichita Police Department and other official sources as the case develops.