Seven children left orphaned after their mom went to ex-boyfriend's house and never made it out alive... now he's arrested for her murder

By JOE HUTCHISON, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 13:46, 10 August 2026 | Updated: 13:59, 10 August 2026 A missing California mother of seven was found dead inside the garage of her ex-boyfriend's home.  Tatyana McIntyre, 30, who also uses the name Alison Riley, was found dead inside the Fresno property on Wednesday after she disappeared on Tuesday. Jeffrey Vernon Michaels, the father of two of her children, was booked last week on a murder charge following the discovery of her body.  McIntyre's mother Liberty has since spoken with Fox26, claiming that Michaels has a history of domestic violence and allegedly choked her daughter, she said.  She told the outlet that her body was found inside the garage of the home, adding that she spoke with Michaels after her disappearance before he went 'offline.' 'I spoke to him right after she came up missing, I asked him "where is my daughter Jeff?", and he went totally offline. We lost contact with him.' Describing her late daughter, she said: 'She was so bubbly, she was fun, she enjoyed life. I miss waking up to texts from her, talking to me about her day.'  According to Liberty, her daughter had rented a Zipcar in the hours before her death with the GPS data showing it was abandoned on Tuesday afternoon.  Tatyana McIntyre, 30, who also uses the name Alison Riley, was found dead inside the Fresno property on Thursday Jeffrey Vernon Michaels, seen here alongside McIntyre, was booked last week on a murder charge following the discovery of her body The alarm was raised after she failed to pick up her children from school that same day.  Family members later found the abandoned vehicle, which according to them still had her belongings inside. The Fresno Police Department have since confiscated the car. Announcing the arrest of Michaels, the department said that he turned himself over to police.  A statement said: 'On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 7:45 PM., Northeast District Patrol Officers were dispatched to the 4400 Block of East Richert Avenue regarding a report of a missing person, identified as 30-year-old Tatyana McIntyre.  'During the initial investigation, officers checked multiple locations throughout Fresno but were unable to find her.  'Detectives with the Domestic Violence Unit were called in to assume the investigation. 'Through their continuous efforts, detectives determined McIntyre’s last known location was a residence in the 5700 Block of East Grove Avenue.  'The Street Violence Bureau Tactical Team served a search warrant at the location where they found McIntyre deceased inside.  McIntyre's body was found inside the garage of the Fresno home, pictured here Michaels is pictured here in his mugshot after he handed himself into police 'No other individuals were inside the residence when the warrant was served. Homicide detectives responded and their preliminary investigation established evidence that a disturbance had occurred inside the residence. 'Two small children associated with the location are safe and accounted for. The investigation remains active.  'Detectives identified Jeffrey Michaels as the suspect. On Thursday, August 6, 2026, Michaels turned himself in and is currently in custody for murder.' 'Although an arrest has been made, the investigation is ongoing.' A GoFundMe has since been organized to help her young family and with funeral costs. A post to it said: 'We are still seeking answers and justice for the man who took her life. Anything is greatly appreciated in this time in need.'