80-year-old woman died in Cedar Lake ditch

chicagotribune.com

An 80-year-old woman was found unresponsive in a ditch in Cedar Lake early Tuesday morning and later died. Police were alerted after two women discovered her and called 911. The woman, who lived nearby, had no identification and was seen on video at a local clubhouse around midnight, appearing confused and carrying pillows. A preliminary autopsy suggested she drowned, and police found no signs of foul play at her home. Authorities are seeking information from the public regarding her whereabouts late Monday night or early Tuesday morning.


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