'It's unbelievable': South Milwaukee teen arrested after relative dies, autopsy shows signs of strangulation

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 68-year-old woman died after being found pulseless and not breathing in South Milwaukee.

Authorities were called to the area of 17th Ave. and Oak St. around 2:15 p.m. on Aug. 27, where they found the woman not breathing. They were able to get her stable and transported her to a local hospital, but she later died on Aug. 31. 

The medical examiner determined during an autopsy the woman showed signs of strangulation on her neck. 

The victim was identified as Elizabeth Totsky.

CBS 58 spoke with neighbors near the scene, some of whom have lived in the area for decades.

"Well, when I looked out the window I saw three paramedic trucks, two squads, and a pickup truck with the paramedics too," said Robert Engelbart. "Something serious really happened."

Engelbart noted the place he lives is typically quiet, so the view was unexpected.

"It's unbelievable," Engelbart said. "I just didn't think it'd happen in our neighborhood."

The South Milwaukee Police Department, after further investigation, arrested a 15-year-old boy who is related to the victim on Sept. 3.

He is currently in custody, and the case is being referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office for criminal charges.