Annapolis Woman Killed, POI Crashes In Prince George’s: Police

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Police said they found an Annapolis woman dead during a June 19 welfare check. Officers identified the victim as 39-year-old Erica Bonora. Law enforcement wrote that they spotted her body around 2:48 p.m. at an apartment in the 1000 block of Spa Road.

The victim had “signs of trauma to her upper body,” a press release mentioned. Authorities noted that they are investigating her death as a homicide. Officials don’t think this was a random act.

Police added that the victim’s 2011 Nissan SUV was missing. Officers reported finding her car occupied hours later near Spa Road and Forest Drive.

Authorities explained that they tried to stop the driver, but the motorist fled. A police chase followed, the write-up continued.

The pursuit ended when the driver crashed into a tractor-trailer in Prince George's County, the incident report shared. Medics took the motorist to an unnamed hospital, police indicated. Officers informed that the unidentified driver “is considered a person of interest.”

The Annapolis Police Department offered a reward of up to $2,000 for details that lead to an arrest or an indictment. Investigators asked anybody with information to call 410-260-3439. Tipsters can stay anonymous by dialing 1-866-7LOCKUP.

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