The woman who owns the Lakeshore home where a decomposed body was found on Wednesday has been arrested.
Property records show Shannon McCarthy, who owns the house on Colonial Avenue where unidentified human remains were found on the front porch, was arrested early Thursday morning and accused of sending a written threat, according to jail records.
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An arrest report from earlier this year said McCarthy’s domestic partner is Heather Sheppard. Sheppard, 43, was reported missing by her family and they said she has not been seen since last Thursday. Online court records show a history of domestic disputes at the home between the two women. In January, McCarthy was arrested and charged with battery against Sheppard. She was set to have one final court appearance later this month ahead of trial in that case.
Neighbors told News4JAX they’ve seen the couple at the home. Many of them said they noticed a strong, foul odor over the last few days and were horrified to learn that a body was found at the home.
JSO said the unidentified remains were found around 3 p.m. at the home on Colonial Avenue and one person at the home was detained during what JSO called a “death investigation.”
As of Wednesday, it’s unclear if the unidentified remains are that of Sheppard who was reportedly last seen on that street. Sheppard’s daughter said she hasn’t had many updates yet but is waiting for some answers.
JSO did confirm that Sheppard has stayed at the home where the body was found.
Records showed McCarthy was set to face a judge Thursday afternoon.
Adding another wrinkle to the story, JSO confirmed Thursday morning a woman with a connection to the home where the body was found who has been missing since last Saturday was found safe.
JSO put out a notice at 3 a.m. on Thursday morning that said it was looking for Hailey McCarthy, 32. Hailey McCarthy, the sister of Shannon McCarthy, was found around 9 a.m.
JSO said Hailey McCarthy has reportedly been diagnosed with Autism.
Records show the mother of the two sisters died in 2018 and her older sister assumed care.