Detectives Identify Victim Of The Dewey Beach Homicide

Location: Atlantic Oceanside Motel, 1700 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, DE

Date of Occurrence: Monday June 18, 2012 at approximately 10:45 a.m.

Victim:
Danielle Mehlman, 26, of Bensalem, PA

Suspect and Charges:
Pawan Kumar, 26, 3000 block of Naamans Road, Stratford Apts., Wilmington, DE
Murder 1st
Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony

Resume:
Dewey Beach, DE- The Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives have identified the female victim found in the ground floor room of the Atlantic Oceanside Motel in Dewey Beach as Danielle Mehlman, 26, of Bensalem, PA

The Medical Examiner’s Office is continuing their investigation into the cause of death.

Anyone that knows the whereabouts of Pawan Kumar should contact Det. Chambers at 302-856-5850 ext. 206 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Information may also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com

Send an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."