Woman found dead in South Milwaukee; teen relative arrested

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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- South Milwaukee police went to the area of 17th Ave. and Oak St. around 2:15 p.m. on Aug. 27, where they found a 68-year-old woman pulseless and 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 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. 


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