Woman Identified In Greenfield Homicide Investigation, Man In Custody

GREENFIELD, WI — Authorities have confirmed the identity of the 50-year-old woman who was found dead on Wednesday at a home in Greenfield.

Police found Jamie Le Ward dead in the 4700 block of Maple Leaf Circle, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed. Police called the death a domestic incident, and are investigating it as a homicide, according to a news release from the Greenfield Police Department.

Greenfield police took the woman's husband, a 48-year-old man, into custody on Wednesday after a brief standoff in Franklin, police said in the news release.

A relative had called authorities that day asking for a welfare check at the woman's address, telling police they had information she may be dead, according to the police news release.

Police said Wednesday more information will not be available until the case is reviewed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

Police urged anyone who may be or who knows a victim of domestic violence to reach out for help and safety. More resources, including confidential assessments, information and referral services can be obtained from the Sojourner Family Peace Center, a 24-hour domestic violence hotline for the Milwaukee area.

Call: (414) 933-2722

Text: (414) 877-8100