A woman was found dead of apparent stab wounds this morning at a South Shore neighborhood home.
The victim, 44-year-old Candace Butts, was pronounced dead on the scene in an apartment in the 7300 block of South Bennett Avenue at 11:30 a.m..
Police found the victim suffering from apparent stab wounds about 9:45 a.m..
A relative tried to call the victim but was unable to reach her, according to another police source. The relative then went over to residence to check on her and found her body lying on the floor.
According to preliminary indications, Butts was stabbed, but the official cause and manner of death will be determined Saturday by the medical examiner’s office.
There were no signs of forced entry, and a weapon was not found. Her death is being investigated as a homicide
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