Michael Pennel Jr. had relationship with woman found deceased on his property
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:23 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Michael Pennel Jr. is linked to a young woman whose body was discovered on property he owned. An ESPN investigation reveals they had an ongoing relationship, contradicting his attorney's earlier claims that he did not know her. The investigation sheds light on potential implications for Pennel, who had previously denied any connection. Further inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the woman's disappearance and death are expected as authorities continue their investigation.
- •Michael Pennel Jr. knew a woman whose body was found on his property.
- •ESPN's investigation counters Pennel's attorney's statements.
- •The investigation is ongoing as authorities look into the case.
- •Pennel's relationship with the woman was previously undisclosed.
- 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Mike Pennel knew woman whose body was found on his property
- 10:38 PMESPN — ESPN: Pennel knew woman whose body found
"Michael Pennel Jr. had an ongoing relationship with a young woman whose body was found on a property he owned when she went missing, an ESPN investigation found, contradicting Pennel's claim through his attorney that he did not know her.
"In April, ESPN reported that free-agent defensive lineman Mike Pennel is a "person of interest" in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found on property Pennel previously owned in the Dominican Republic.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 11:14 PMReport: Mike Pennel knew woman whose body was found on his property
In April, ESPN reported that free-agent defensive lineman Mike Pennel is a "person of interest" in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found on property Pennel previously owned in the Dominican Republic.
- ESPNJun 18, 2026, 10:38 PMESPN: Pennel knew woman whose body found
Michael Pennel Jr. had an ongoing relationship with a young woman whose body was found on a property he owned when she went missing, an ESPN investigation found, contradicting Pennel's claim through his attorney that he did not know her.
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