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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Ind. Courts - Yet more on "Life, Death and Insurance: Indiana's $15 Million Mystery "

After three stories in the Wall Street Journal, April 12, April 14, and May 13, 2010, the Indianapolis Star has a report today by John Tuohy that begins:

Mysterious new information surrounding the drowning of local businessman Stephen Hilbert's mother-in-law means the case will get a fresh look by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

The September 2008 death of Germaine "Suzy" Tomlinson continues to stir up questions, largely because of a disputed $15 million life insurance policy taken out on her by a friend and his business partner.

"Detectives received some information from (Hilbert family) attorneys, and they are looking into it," said Lt. Jeff Duhamell, IMPD spokesman, who would not disclose the nature of the new evidence. "I wouldn't say they are reopening the investigation because they never really close them."

The story adds nothing new to the WSJ series, where the May 13th story began:
Indianapolis police have reopened their investigation into the mysterious death of Germaine Tomlinson, who was found drowned in her bathtub in September 2008, fully clothed with her high heels still on.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on May 26, 2010 07:48 AM
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