Police arrested a man for allegedly murdering his mother.
Lamar Whitlock faces murder and burglary charges after authorities found his 64-year-old mother, Renate Whitlock, dead Tuesday in the 300 block of South Fourth Street.
Police say he cooperated, providing evidence and a statement.
Investigators began the case when a family member found the home’s door forced open and Renate unresponsive.
Whitlock is being held at the Vigo County Jail/ He appeared in court on the murder charge for the first time yesterday.
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