Eatonton, GA. – On the afternoon of Friday, December 2, 2016 the Eatonton Police Department responded to a call involving a death at 307 West Walnut Street, Eatonton, Georgia. The victim has been identified as Lydia Ivanditti, a 63 year old female, who was the owner of the residence. Her body was discovered by a family member of Ivanditti after becoming concerned over Ivanditti’s wellbeing.

The Eatonton Police Department secured the scene pending the arrival of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and the Putnam County Coroner’s Office. The scene was processed by the GBI well into the morning hours of Saturday, December 3rd, along with interviews and investigative acts that were conducted for this death investigation.

Ivanditti’s body was transported to the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office in Atlanta today, where an autopsy has been performed. The final results of the autopsy are pending additional lab testing and examination, the circumstances of the death are suspicious of foul play and still under investigation.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with any information related to the death of Ivanditti is asked to contact the Eatonton Police Department at (706) 485-3551 or the GBI Milledgeville Office at (478) 445-4173.

SAC Joe Wooten | Milledgeville | 478-445-4173