BONNIE — A 42-year-old Jefferson County man arrested during the weekend in Missouri will be extradited to Illinois in connection with last week’s death of Rita Newell, of Bonnie.
Timothy S. Newell, 42, was arrested in Sweet Springs, Mo. on Saturday on a warrant charging him with unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle. Timothy Newell lived with Rita Newell, 84, whose body was discovered Thursday afternoon after police were called to conduct a well-being check on her residence at 225 West Helkin Drive in Bonnie.
Timothy Newell lived with Rita E. Newell, whose body was found Thursday afternoon after police forced their way into the home while conducting a well-being check at the residence, at 225 W. Helkin Drive in Bonnie.
Jefferson County Sheriff Roger Mulch said foul play is suspected in the death but cautioned that authorities are awaiting the results of an autopsy before discussing details about the cause of death.
Authorities say that Timothy Newell is the adopted grandson of Rita Newell.
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