Two bodies found in Wilmington, Delaware home

Neighbors report foul odor led to discovery of deceased individuals

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:12pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a police evidence marker, such as a numbered placard, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conveying the serious, investigative nature of this crime scene.The discovery of two bodies in a Wilmington home has sparked a police investigation into the disturbing incident.Wilmington Today

Police and hazmat crews responded to a home in Wilmington, Delaware after the landlord conducted a welfare check and discovered two bodies inside. Neighbors reported a foul odor coming from the property for several months prior to the discovery.

Why it matters

The discovery of two bodies in a residential home raises serious concerns about public safety and potential criminal activity in the Wilmington community. Authorities will need to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.

The details

According to neighbors, the landlord visited the property on the 1300 block of West 7th Street on Thursday, April 16 after residents complained of a persistent foul odor emanating from the home for a couple of months. Upon entering, the landlord found the two deceased individuals and immediately contacted the police.

  • The landlord discovered the bodies around 11 a.m. on April 16, 2026.
  • Neighbors had been complaining about the foul odor for a couple of months prior to the discovery.

The players

Wilmington Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the discovery of the two bodies.

Landlord

The property owner who conducted the welfare check that led to the discovery of the bodies.

Neighbors

Residents in the area who reported the persistent foul odor coming from the home for months.

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What they’re saying

“Apparently it smelled really bad there for a couple of months and they've been complaining to the landlord that it's been smelling.”

— Rob Pfeiffer, Neighbor

What’s next

Authorities have not yet released the identities of the two individuals found deceased or the cause of their deaths. The investigation is ongoing.

The takeaway

This disturbing discovery highlights the importance of community vigilance and the need for responsive landlord-tenant communication to address potential public safety issues in a timely manner.