Police: Elderly woman found dead in fire was murdered
Posted:
Updated:
CHICAGO (Sun-Times Media Wire) -
Police say an 89-year-old southwest suburban woman was murdered before her house was set ablaze Sunday, the Herald-News is reporting.
Crest Hill police Chief Dwayne Wilkerson said an autopsy performed Monday by the Will County Coroner's office showed Dorothy Dumyahn was the victim of a homicide.
"This is a very active investigation and we are keeping some things under wraps," Wilkerson said. "But it does appear she was killed and the fire was set to conceal (the crime)."
Around 8:50 a.m. Sunday, an off-duty Lockport Township firefighter was passing by in the 2300 block of Caton Farm Road when he saw the front of the ranch house in flames. He and responding firefighters were unable to reach Dumyahn until the fire was put out about 15 minutes later.
Dumyahn was pronounced dead at the scene. According to reports, she had lived alone in the house since her husband, Clarence, died eight years ago.
"There are no indications this was a random attack. We don't feel this incident is a concern for the neighborhood safety," Wilkerson said.
The Will-Grundy Major Crimes Task Force, which consists of detectives and evidence technicians from area police departments, is assisting Crest Hill police.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:49 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:49:53 GMT
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Monday, February 25 2013 1:41 PM EST2013-02-25 18:41:37 GMT
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:03:10 GMT
The Chicago Board of Education made its final decision Wednesday afternoon - to close 48 Chicago Public Schools in June, with one school delayed a year and to save five others.
The Chicago Board of Education made its final decision Wednesday afternoon - to close 48 Chicago Public Schools in June, with one school delayed a year and to save five others.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:45:07 GMT
Illinois public schools that teach sex education will have to include information about contraception and sexually transmitted diseases instead of a curriculum focused on abstinence.
Illinois public schools that teach sex education will have to include information about contraception and sexually transmitted diseases instead of a curriculum focused on abstinence.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:50:46 GMT
The attorney for an 87-year-old woman who accuses Donald Trump of cheating her in a skyscraper condo deal told Chicago jurors on Wednesday that the "Apprentice" star lied on the witness stand.
Jurors have withdrawn to begin deliberations about whether Donald Trump cheated an 87-year-old who claims the "Apprentice" star cheated her in property deal.
