Woman found dead on porch in Elmwood Place was local mom

ELMWOOD PLACE, Ohio - The woman who officials found dead on an Elmwood Place porch Sunday morning was a local mother of two, according to information released Tuesday.

Police were called to an apartment in the 5900 block of Elmwood Avenue just after 7 a.m. Sunday. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the body of 44-year-old Annette Bellamy on the porch.

Her body was transported to the Hamilton County Coroner's Office for an autopsy and officials have not released details about what caused her death.

“The unexpected loss of Annette has deeply saddened our family,” said the Bellamy family spokesperson, Pam Bellamy in a news release. “We are doing our best to cope with this tragedy but it is a very difficult time for us.”

Annette was a local mother of two adult daughters and was a grandmother to three children, according to information released from the Bellamy family. They described Annette as “passionate about living life to its fullest each and every day.”

Elmwood Place and Cincinnati police are investigating Annette’s death and have not released any additional details at this time. Her death is still being considered suspicious.

“We would like to thank the Elmwood Place and Cincinnati Police departments for their work thus far as they are determined to find the individual responsible for Annette’s death,” Pam said in the release.

If you have any information about the case, call Kevin Vanover at (513) 242-0756. Crime Stoppers can also be contacted at (513) 352-3040. Text tips to CRIMES (2-7-4-6-3-7) with "CINTip:" at the beginning of the message. You don't have to give your name and you may be eligible for a reward if your tips lead to an arrest.

The family is asking for assistance with funeral costs. Those who wish to donate can contact the Hodapp Funeral Home, located at 7401 Vine Street, 45216, 821-0805.