On 12/3/03 Kenneth Conley, 89 year old male was discovered dead in his home that was set on fire, and died of other means. At approx. 6:49 pm the Chillicothe Fire Department responded to a house fire at 525 E. Main St. Upon their arrival fire crews extinguished the blaze and discovered a body inside. The body was identified as Kenneth Conley. Mr. Conley lived alone at the time and it was determined that he died of other means than the fire. In examining the crime scene it was discovered that the fire was used to try to cover the crime. According to the witnesses the crime was committed sometime between 5:00 pm and 6:49 pm on 12/03/03.

If you have any information to this crime please call the tips line at 773-TIPS or the Chillicothe Police Department and talk to Captain Tom Hewitt.