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Man Who May Have Killed Elderly Woman in Los Feliz Found Dead At Murder Scene [UPDATED]
Los Angeles police officers were dispatched to a residence in the 3600 block of Lowry Road in Los Feliz this morning following a report of a "screaming woman." There authorities found a deceased female of about 70 years old inside the home, and, outside, a deceased male in his 20s, according to City News Service.
The LAPD say the woman, who may have rented rooms to boarders, appeared to be the victim of a homicide. The man was a "possible suspect," but may have fallen from either a roof or balcony after becoming involved in a fight with others at the scene.
An investigation into the bizarre incident remains ongoing.
UPDATE 9/27/12: The male has been identified as 28-year-old actor Johnny Lewis, and the female as 81-year-old Catherine Davis. More info here.
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