Crime & Safety
Woman Charged With Setting Fire To Her Aurora Home To Kill Man Inside
The victim had minor injuries and was not transported to a hospital at his request, police said.
By CBS Chicago Staff:
CHICAGO (CBS) – A woman was charged with attempted murder after she allegedly set her home in Aurora on fire in an attempt to kill a man inside, police said.
Joanne Burgess, 73, of the 800 block of Taylor Avenue was charged with attempted murder and aggravated arson in connection with the structure fire. The victim had minor injuries and was not transported to a hospital at his request, police said in a news release.
