Oklahoma City homicide suspect, later found dead in ‘possible suicide’ in Topeka, identified as Carlos Slaughter, 51

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A person wanted in connection with the death of a woman nearly a week ago in Oklahoma City was located late Tuesday at a residence in the capital city of Kansas, officials said.

The person, identified as Carlos Slaughter, 51, was later found dead inside the home in what officials were calling “a possible suicide.”

The Topeka Police Department, with assistance from the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, Oklahoma City Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, combined efforts to investigate the case.

Around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, officials said, Topeka police units responded to a one-story house at 1204 S.W. Orleans after receiving information the wanted person was at that address.

A standoff ensued, and Topeka police officers were able to make entry into the home several hours later around 4 a.m. Wednesday.

After entering the home, which is known as the “Mott House,” police found the suspect dead in what officials were calling a “possible suicide.”

Topeka police units remained at the scene of the multi-colored house past 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, as yellow crime-scene tape had been placed around the residence.

The residence sustained heavy damage, with broken windows and items strewn in the front yard.

Authorities later Wednesday morning provided information about what had transpired at the residence, which is located immediately south of the rainbow-colored Equality House and directly east across the street from Westboro Baptist Church.

Officials said the case stemmed from a homicide that was reported following a house fire on Thursday morning, July 24, at 2237 S.W. 76th St., on the south side of Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City police investigators were called to the fire scene and determined the victim, identified as 45-year-old Kellie Slaughter, had injuries that were consistent with a homicide.

Local media there reports police responded to multiple domestic-related calls at that address in recent months. Most recently, just two days before Kellie was found dead.

Court documents show Kellie to divorce Carlos on July 22 and a short time before that, was granted a victim’s protective order (VPO) against her husband.

Kellie’s VPO against Carlos stipulated, among other things, that Carlos leave and stay away from their home.

He, in turn, filed his own VPO against Kellie.

Local reporting also says Kellie recently changed the locks on the house and retained an attorney.

The Mott House, where Carlos Slaughter ended up, is owned by the non-profit “Planting Peace. In a statement to 13 NEWS, Planting Peace says it doesn’t have much information about what happened and is collaborating with the law enforcement investigation.

It’s unclear what connection, if any, Carlos Slaughter has to the Mott House.

A social media profile states he’s from Kansas City, Kansas.

A City of Topeka spokesperson says the homeowner is typically responsible for repairs and clean up but may file a claim to try and get reimbursed.