OSBI and Logan County deputies investigate Edmond-area homicide after woman’s body discovered in outdoor trash can

Investigation centered on north Edmond neighborhood in Logan County

State and county investigators are examining a suspected homicide in the Edmond area after deputies reported finding the body of a woman inside an outdoor trash can on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is assisting the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, which has primary jurisdiction for the area where the call originated.

Authorities said deputies were dispatched to a home in the 9000 block of Treviso Trail, a residential area in north Edmond that lies within Logan County. The initial call, logged at about 2 p.m., was described as a fight in progress between two siblings. During the response, deputies received information indicating there could be a deceased woman in a trash can on the property. Deputies then located the victim in an outdoor trash container.

What authorities have said so far

Investigators have publicly described the death as a homicide investigation and characterized the circumstances as a domestic incident. The victim was described as a woman in her 40s. Authorities have not released her name.

Officials also said the people believed to be involved have been detained. Authorities indicated the two juveniles involved were teenagers. No charges or court filings were announced publicly in the initial hours after the discovery.

• Location: 9000 block of Treviso Trail, north Edmond area in Logan County

• Time of call: Approximately 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

• Victim: Woman described as being in her 40s; identity not released

• Status: Homicide investigation; involved individuals reported detained

Role of OSBI and next investigative steps

OSBI routinely assists local law enforcement agencies on major investigations when requested, including scene processing and forensic support. In cases where a death is investigated as a homicide, investigative work typically includes documenting the scene, collecting physical evidence, conducting interviews, and coordinating medical examiner findings that may clarify cause and manner of death.

In this case, investigators have not released details about the exact cause of death, the timeline of events leading up to the discovery, or the relationship between the victim and the teenagers described by authorities. Those details are commonly withheld early in an investigation to protect witness interviews and preserve evidentiary integrity.

Authorities have indicated the incident appears isolated and that there is no broader public threat based on information available so far.

What remains unknown

As of the latest available update Wednesday evening, investigators had not released the victim’s name, the identities of the detained teens, or any potential criminal charges. The case remains active, with investigators expected to rely on forensic results and interviews to determine what occurred and whether the circumstances support specific charges.

Further information is expected as investigators confirm identities, complete preliminary forensic work, and determine whether filings will be pursued through the court system.