DSP News Release:  Troopers Investigating Suspicious Death in Millsboro

Location: Residence located in the 27000 block of Barkantine Drive, Millsboro, DE

Date of Occurrence:   Wednesday, November 02, 2011 at 2:48 p.m.

Victim:  

-70 year old female resident

Resume: 

Millsboro, DE- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating the suspicious death of a 70 year old female in Millsboro, DE. 

The investigation into this incident began at approximately 2:48 p.m. today after Troopers were called to a residence located in the 27000 block of Barkantine Drive in Millsboro. Concerned neighborhood residents had called the 9-1-1 call center after they had not seen the female homeowner for several days. Upon arriving at the residence, Troopers attempted to make contact with the homeowner, however, received no response. They then made entry into the home at which time they found the 70 year old female homeowner laying on the floor of the residence deceased. The victim’s body was turned over to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner where an autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death.

This incident is being investigated as a suspicious death at this time. The name of the victim is being withheld pending the notification of the next of kin.

More complete information will be released at a later time.

Released Wednesday, November 02, 2011 at 7:15 p.m.