Delaware State Police
News Release

Update #2 on Fatal House Fire – Identities Released

Released Friday, February 27, 2009

Dover – The Delaware State Police have confirmed the deceased persons as Louis W. Libby (male) and Pok Sun Libby (female). Today, autopsies were conducted on both persons with the official cause and manner of death pending. These findings are not expected to be concluded until Monday.

The incident remains under investigation.   

 

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Update on Fatal House Fire

The investigation into the two persons found deceased inside the home of an early morning house fire is continuing. The State Medical Examiner’s Office has taken custody of the deceased persons and will conduct an autopsy to determine cause and manner of death.

Authorities have confirmed that a 61 year old male and 69 year old female who resided in the home were the persons discovered. Their identities are being withheld until next of kin can be notified.

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 State Police Investigating Double Fatal House Fire

 Released Thursday, February 26, 2009

 Dover – The Delaware State Police and State Fire Marshall’s Office are currently on-scene of a house fire that has resulted in the death of two persons. Fire crews from the Camden-Wyoming and Magnolia Fire Companies responded to a structure fire at residence in the 400 block of David Hall Road, in the Rodney Village Development in Dover, this morning at approximately 5:34 am.

 When crews arrived they encountered fully involved fire. After distinguishing the fire, authorities discovered two deceased persons inside the home, an adult male and adult female.

 This remains an active investigation and when new details are derived they will be released. Due to the incident, David Hall road has been closed and motorists should seek alternative routes.

 

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