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Man, 80, charged with 2nd-degree murder after woman found dead in Etobicoke

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Man arrested after woman found dead in Etobicoke
WATCH ABOVE: Toronto police said an 80-year-old man was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 79-year-old woman in Etobicoke on March 19, 2019 – Mar 20, 2019

Toronto police have charged an 80-year-old man with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a woman found in an Etobicoke apartment on Monday.

Police said they responded to a call around 8:25 p.m. at 57 Widdicombe Hill Blvd in the area of Kipling Avenue and Eglinton Avenue West.

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Emergency crews arrived at the apartment building and located an elderly woman who was unconscious, not breathing and with obvious signs of trauma.

Police said the victim, identified as 79-year-old Helen Fronczak, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said 80-year-old Larry Fronczak was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. He appeared in court on Tuesday.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS.

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