It's possible the coroner may not be able to determine the cause or manner of her death, isn't it?Does anyone have an idea when the coroner might release Kathleen's "preliminary cause of death?" I've been checking, but have not seen anything.
Coroner: Body in burned vehicle is that of Milwaukee woman
"Lake County Coroner Dr. Howard Cooper announced Thursday dental records confirmed the body found late Saturday is that of 56-year-old school teacher Kathleen Ryan. Cooper says additional testing is needed before he releases the preliminary cause of Ryan's death."
I saw something on a private Facebook page for a school in Wisconsin. It caught my eye because the parent warned others about an experience their daughter had while driving to Milwaukee from Chicago. I'll share details that are pretty generic.
This parent said that while driving alone to Wisconsin on a SATURDAY, daughter noticed (Vehicle described by not shared by me) following her for 45 minutes. She felt she was being tailgated. Parents warned her that if van crashes into you don't stop. Keep driving.
She noticed the van around Gurnee. It followed her all the way to the school in Milwaukee, then to the police station (where the van continued on - went straight). She was able to file a police report and the police did escort her back to school!
I think I may give the van's description to police and maybe reference the fact that Milwaukee police were involved on Saturday. I'm sure it is a long shot.
Carmel's emotional season ends with loss to DePaul Prep in 3A sectional semis
Honoring “KR”: Ryan said the Corsairs were like a tight-knit family all season. That was on display with a “KR” patch they wore on their uniforms.
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Carmel coach Zack Ryan said the Corsairs rallied around him after his mother's death. (Rob Dicker / Pioneer Press)
Zack Ryan’s mother, Kathleen Ryan, was driving from Wisconsin to see Carmel’s game against Chicago Sullivan on Feb. 2. But Kathleen Ryan, a devout Carmel basketball fan, never showed up for the nonconference game. Police found her vehicle on fire in Warren Township. It was later confirmed that Kathleen Ryan, 56, died in the car fire.
bbm,
Died IN the fire? does that mean she wasnt dead prior to the fire?
I read this article quite a while ago, and it paints a pretty graphic picture as to what exactly there is of this poor woman left, like you mentioned. It explains to me why there's been so little info coming out about her and I honestly do wonder if this case, or incident, can ever be resolved?Burned beyond recognition: Illinois coroner works to ID remains found in Milwaukee teacher’s car
burned beyond recognition - i wonder just how much there is to autopsy?