For Immediate Release Contact: Sgt. Matt Gard
February 8th, 2019 mjgard@lafayette.in.gov
(765) 807-1223
Homicide Investigation
On February 7th, 2019 at approximately 8:30 pm, a relative of 52 year old Lisa Heinsen contacted the Lafayette Police to do a well-being check at her residence of 1310 Hart St. When Officers arrived they located Lisa Heinsen inside the residence deceased. The death is being treated as a homicide. This case is under investigation by the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office, the Lafayette Police Department, and the Tippecanoe High Tech Crimes Unit.
Juan Manuel Roano, 62 has been identified as a person of interest in the homicide. Juan is believed to be driving a 2004-2005 white Nissan Pathfinder with possible passenger side damage. Detectives continue to follow up on leads.
If anyone has any information on this crime or the whereabouts of Juan Roano, they are asked to contact the Lafayette Police Department at 765-807-1200 or through the anonymous We-Tip hotline at 800-78-CRIME.
Sergeant Matt Gard
Community Outreach & Crime Prevention
The fact a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.