Police find buried woman in former Chiefs player Michael Pennel Jr.'s yard

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 10:16 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Police find buried woman in former Chiefs player Michael Pennel Jr.'s yard
Summary

Police discovered the body of Carli Franchesca Guzmán Roche in Michael Pennel Jr.'s backyard in the Dominican Republic. The body was located by the new property owner in January 2026, following Guzmán's disappearance in September 2021. Witnesses previously indicated that Pennel, who has denied knowing Guzmán, was acquainted with her. His lawyer, Ariel Durán, expects Pennel to face charges due to the location of the body, though he states his client was not involved in the murder.

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  • Carli Franchesca Guzmán's body found in Michael Pennel Jr.'s backyard.
  • Pennel denies knowing Guzmán and was not in the country during her disappearance.
  • Guzmán vanished in September 2021; her body discovered in January 2026.
  • Pennel's lawyer anticipates charges due to the discovery.
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  • 10:16 PMYahoo SportsA woman is found buried in former Chiefs star's backyard
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An unarmed woman was found in former Chief's star Michael Pennel Jr.'s backyard.

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