One body from home of convicted rapist identified

November 4, 7:37 PMEveryday People ExaminerTrina Hoaks

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Anthony Sowell, right, stands behind public defender Kathleen DeMetz during his court appearance Wednesday in Cleveland.

Mark Duncan / AP

Officials said Wednesday that they have identified one of the 11 victims found in the home of convicted Ohio rapist, Anthony Sowell. They used DNA testing to identify her.

The body was identified as Tonia Carmichael who was 52 years old when she disappeared. She was reported missing in November of 2008.

According to an Associated Press report, police were trying Wednesday to get a warrant to get DNA samples from Sowell so that they can determine if he is connected to any other crimes. Sowell, who was described as "'incredibly dangerous threat to the public'" by prosecutors is being held without bond.

At this point, Sowell has been charged with five counts of aggravated murder, though that is expected to change as police continue their investigation.