Man arrested in connection to death of disabled Evansville teen

EVANSVILE, Ind. (WEHT) – Terrence Wayne Roach has been arrested and accused of multiple charges, including abuse of a corpse, burglary resulting in bodily injury, criminal confinement, kidnapping, and murder.

It has since been confirmed that this arrest is connected to the Aleah Beckerle case.

Beckerle was reported missing on July 17, 2016. On Monday night, her body was found inside of a vacant home on South Bedford Avenue in Evansville. Police said the body was badly decomposed.

Roach is a step brother to one of Aleah’s younger sisters, according to authorities.

EPD Captain Andy Chandler said the immediate family members of Aleah Beckerle are not seen as suspects at this time.

Authorities also said the case is evolving and not all details can be revealed.

Prosecutor Nick Hermann said there might be several variations of the murder charge when formal charges are filed.

Hermann also said the death penalty option will be evaluated as the case progresses.

Authorities said there are other people that need to be interviewed as part of the investigation.

Roach was lodged in the Vanderburgh County Jail.

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