Son facing murder charge in connection with missing Hamden woman

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HAMDEN — The son of a woman reported missing has been charged with her murder, police said late Saturday.

Donna Tucker, 60, of 128 Broadway, had not been heard of since Thursday. A relative reported her missing, and police issued a release about her disappearance on Saturday morning.

Police had conducted a search of the Broadway home and found the woman’s personal belongings, police said. They had also done a preliminary search of a nearby wooded area.

Saturday evening, Police Chief Thomas Wydra said in an email that Tucker was no longer considered a missing person.

“Based on the results of our thorough investigation last evening and into today, our search for Ms. Tucker transitioned from a missing person complaint to a murder investigation,” Wydra said.

Donna Tucker’s 34-year-old son, Kyle Tucker, of the same address, was arrested Saturday and charged with murder and tampering with physical evidence.

He was held in lieu of a $5 million bail at the Hamden Police Department, Wydra said.

“The investigation is ongoing and active, and we are working in close collaboration with the New Haven State’s Attorney’s office, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and the Connecticut State Police,” the chief said.

Police are expected to hold a press conference on Sunday at noon at the police department to provide an update on the investigation.