Olathe police investigating death of 72-year-old woman as homicide

KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Olathe police are investigating the death of a 72-year-old woman as a homicide based on information obtained during the case, police said in a news release Sunday.

Police said officers were called to the 1000 block of East Oakview Street around 6 p.m. Saturday to investigate a death.

Upon arrival, the 72-year-old woman was found unconscious and with “significant injuries.” She was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 40-year-old male relative was taken into custody and held for 48 hours pending the investigation, police said.

The police said there was no danger to the public.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 913-971-6363. Anonymous tips can also be made at 816-474-8477.

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