Catherine Kudrna, a 54-year-old woman from Bloomingdale, IL, was found dead on January 8, 2016, in what authorities have described as an apparent murder-suicide. Catherine, along with her husband Daniel Kudrna, 55, were discovered in their home on Norton Lane. The tragic incident unfolded when police responded to a call about a woman yelling for help, followed by the sound of gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers found Catherine Kudrna in the garage, dead from gunshot wounds.
Her husband, Daniel Kudrna, was found inside the house, also dead from a gunshot wound. According to the DuPage County Coroner, Dr. Richard Jorgensen, it appears that Daniel Kudrna shot his wife before turning the gun on himself. The police and coroner's office have continued to investigate the incident, pending the completion of toxicology and forensic autopsy studies.
The Bloomingdale Police Chief, Frank Giammarese, assured residents that there was no ongoing threat and that they were not actively looking for any suspects. The community was urged to keep the family in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, with authorities awaiting further results from the autopsy and toxicology reports.
