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84-year-old woman found dead in Taylorsville; Daughter arrested

Posted at 5:06 PM, Oct 23, 2020
and last updated 2020-10-23 23:55:57-04

TAYLORSVILLE, Utah — Unified Police are investigating a homicide in Taylorsville.

According to UPD Sgt. Melody Cutler, 84-year-old Carol Donlay was found dead in her bed Friday morning by her granddaughter.

The home is located near 1200 W. Middlesex Road.

Police have arrested the victim's daughter, 59-year-old Lori Donlay.

Family members told FOX 13 the suspect has a history of mental health issues, including schizophrenia.

A GoFundMe campaign to help the family with burial expenses can be found here.