Crime & Safety

Custer Park Man Burned to Death in House Fire

The man was found dead in his home Friday night.

A Custer Park man was burned to death in a Friday night house fire.

Timothy Connor, 59, was found dead in his Jay Drive home following the fire. He was pronounced deceased shortly before 9 p.m.

The state fire marshal is investigating the blaze and Connor’s death.

An autopsy performed Saturday morning showed Connor had suffered thermal injuries, according to Will County Coroner Patrick O’Neil’s office.

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