Investigation launched after woman in her 80s found dead inside burnt home in Woodland Hills
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LOS ANGELES, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A death investigation was underway in Woodland Hills early Wednesday morning, after a woman in her 80s was found dead inside of her home.
According to investigators at the scene on W. Martha Street, the 81-year-old woman was located by relatives on Tuesday evening at around 7:45 p.m.
Units from both Los Angeles Police and Fire Departments rushed to the scene, due to “evidence of a fire,” forced entry and belief that the home had been ransacked.
“Upon arrival, the officers observed evidence of forced entry and of a possible burglary,” LAPD Officer Annie Hernandez said in a statement. “Officers located the victim in her bedroom, laying on the ground, and half her body under her bed. She was semi-charred, unconscious and not breathing.”
The fire was already out by the time firefighters arrived.
The woman was identified as Ok Ja Kim. Authorities have yet to specify a cause of death.
Police believe that foul play was involved in the incident, noting the forced entry and signs of a struggle. They believe that the woman was killed by the suspect, who then lit a fire in an attempt to cover up the crime, though were unsure as the investigation continued.
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