Crime & Safety

Man Found Dead in Burning Mehlville Duplex

St. Louis County detectives are investigating the case as a homicide.

A man was found dead in his burning duplex at 140 Kinswood Lane early this morning in Mehlville.

The man has been identified as 40-year-old Mark J. Woods, who lived in the home.  Police are investigating the incident as a homicide. 

According to police, the Mehlville Fire Protection District received a call from a neighbor who saw a fire at the house around 5:45 a.m.  When firefighters arrived, they discovered a fire inside the home and found the man.

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Anyone with information on the incident is urged to call the police department at 314-889-2341 or Crimestoppers at 866-371-TIPS.


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