Darke County Sheriff investigates ‘suspicious’ death in Adams Twp.

BRADFORD, Ohio (WDTN) – The Darke County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the death of a woman in Adams Township.

According to Sheriff Mark Whittaker, the death is considered “suspicious.” On May 25, at approximately 1:11 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a report of a deceased elderly woman found by friends.

Gettysburg and Darke County emergency responders arrived at the scene and discovered 75-year-old Betty “Patricia” Burton in her home in the 7200 block of Gettysburg-Webster Road.

Investigators from the Darke County Sheriff’s Office and the Coroner’s Office subsequently examined the crime scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Darke County Sheriff’s Office at 937-548-2020.