Crime & Safety

Police: Man Found Dead In Forest Hill Cemetery

After responding to the incident at 6 p.m. Sunday, police said they believe the man took his own life.

 said they believe a 56-year-old man from Villa Park took his own life Sunday in the Forest Hill Cemetery at St. Charles and Riford Roads.

According to Deputy Police Chief Bill Holmer, the incident happened at 5 p.m. Sunday and officers responded to the scene shortly after 6 p.m.

The DuPage County Coroner's Office said an investigation is pending and could not release any additional information Thursday afternoon.

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