Police say a Pasadena man who once claimed his girlfriend was overdosing is now accused of her death, after forensic evidence pointed in a very different direction. Scott Kirby, 33, was arrested yesterday in connection with the 2025 killing of his girlfriend, 34-year-old Heather Elizabeth Beaver. Detectives say the arrest followed a yearlong homicide investigation that began when Beaver was found unresponsive at a home on Lorene Court on April 4, 2025, after Kirby called 911.
According to FOX45, Kirby placed the 911 call around 6:05 a.m., reporting that Beaver appeared to be overdosing. When first responders arrived, they noticed injuries that did not match an overdose scenario, which prompted detectives from the Anne Arundel County Police Homicide Unit to take over the case. Beaver was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she later died, and toxicology testing ultimately showed her death was not related to drug use. Investigators said evidence at the scene pointed to a violent struggle inside the home.
Autopsy and scene evidence
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Beaver's death a homicide and determined the cause to be multiple blunt-force injuries, WBAL-TV reported. Toxicology results undercut the overdose claim, and detectives said physical evidence inside the residence at 1204 Lorene Court indicated a violent altercation had occurred there. Earlier coverage noted police had initially found narcotics at the scene before the autopsy findings shifted the focus squarely to homicide.
Family reaction
Beaver's mother told WMAR-2 News she believed her daughter had been abused and described extensive injuries, saying Heather was "bruised from head to toe." Family members say Beaver had sought help in the days leading up to her death and have urged anyone who saw her or spoke with her between April 1 and April 4, 2025, to reach out to investigators. Their public pleas highlight ongoing questions about what exactly happened before she was found unresponsive.
Arrest and charges
Anne Arundel County police obtained an arrest warrant for Kirby on April 22, 2026, and members of the department’s Fugitive Apprehension Team, working alongside the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, took him into custody the next day, FOX45 reported. Kirby is charged with second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, and making a false statement to an officer. Police say the case remains an active investigation as prosecutors prepare formal court filings.
How to help
Homicide Unit detectives are asking anyone with information to call 410-222-4731, the Anne Arundel County tip line at 410-222-4700, or Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP. Tipsters can remain anonymous through those channels. Police have not yet released details regarding bail or Kirby’s initial court appearance.
