Clarksville Woman Arrested in Connection with New Albany Homicide

A 26-year-old woman from Clarksville has been arrested in connection with the homicide of a man found dead in his New Albany residence late Tuesday night. Indiana State Police Sgt. Carey Huls reported that authorities encountered Tirzah Catherine Linson of Clarksville, Ind., outside the Meijer store on Allison Lane in Jeffersonville on Tuesday evening. Officers responded to a call regarding a potentially suicidal female and determined, after speaking with Linson, that it was necessary to investigate a residence in New Albany.

Following this interaction, Jeffersonville Police contacted the New Albany Police Department to conduct a welfare check at a residence in the 800 block of East 11th Street around 8:15 p.m. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered the body of 68-year-old Gary D. Reid inside the home. Sgt. Huls confirmed that Reid had died from an apparent head injury.

The investigation into Reid’s death is ongoing, and authorities are still trying to determine how Linson and Reid were acquainted. Neighbors in the area expressed shock and sadness over the tragic event. Reid was well-known in the community for his generosity and his willingness to help those in need. His death has left a void in the community, with many mourning the loss of a kind and caring individual.

As the investigation progresses, police are working to gather more information about the circumstances leading up to Reid’s death. The relationship between Linson and Reid remains unclear, and authorities are appealing to the public for any information that might shed light on this tragic incident.

The news of Reid’s death has sent ripples of grief through the community, with many residents recalling his acts of kindness and his friendly demeanor. Reid’s willingness to assist others had earned him a respected place in the hearts of those who knew him, making his untimely death all the more heartbreaking.

As the investigation continues, the community is left to grapple with the loss of a beloved neighbor and friend. The authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward to help bring clarity and justice to the situation.

In the meantime, Linson remains in custody as detectives work diligently to piece together the events that led to Reid’s death. The community’s support and cooperation with law enforcement will be crucial in ensuring that justice is served for Gary D. Reid.