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After more than a month of investigation into a deadly fire that occurred Oct. 3 at 223 W. Willow Lane, the name of the victim has been released by the Princeton Police Department.
Denise Wils Kusturin-Woodham, 55, was killed in the fire.
“Due to the location of the deceased victim and adherent signs of the toxicology report, foul play was ruled out of the investigation,” Princeton Police Chief James Waters said.
Editor’s note: After press deadline, the autopsy and toxicology results from Kusturin-Woodham was received. According to the medical examiner, she died of smoke inhalation. She also had gabapentin, Lorazepam, sertraline, desmethylsertraline, chlorpheniramine, caffeine, ibuprofen and B-phenethylamine in her blood at the time of her death.
Gabapentin is used as an anticonvulsant and to treat pain and Lorazepam is often used to treat anxiety. Sertraline and desmethylsertraline are used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine commonly found in allergy medications. B-phenethylamine is found naturally in the body but can also be taken by mouth for depression, weight loss, and to improve mood and attention. There was no alcohol or illicit substances in her blood, according to Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office.
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Investigation continues into remains found after house fire — (Princeton Herald)
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A fully involved house fire occurred overnight Oct. 3 at 223 W. Willow Lane. Human remains were found in the structure after the fire.
Princeton PD along with other agencies are investigating the identity and cause of death of a deceased person found at 223 W. Willow St. after a fire took place Oct. 3.
According to Princeton Police Chief James Waters, the Medical Examiner is still trying to identify the remains and determine cause of death. The investigation continues surrounding the events of the fire.
Around 8:30 p.m., the Princeton Fire Department responded to a fire call on W. Willow Lane.
Arriving on scene, firefighters found a brick home fully engulfed by flames, and quickly called for assistance from Lowry Crossing, Branch and Farmersville and Melissa Fire Departments. The McKinney Fire Department was also later called in to assist.
Firefighters were told on scene that everyone was out of the house and the homeowner was located. The homeowner remains a person of interest, according to information released by the police department.
As firefighters worked to contain the fire to the single structure, a crowd of onlookers gathered to watch the working structure fire.
During the fire, a Melissa firefighter was transported for minor injuries sustained while fighting the fire. Conditions and the identity of the firefighter are unknown at presstime.
The house is a complete loss.
After the fire was extinguished, fire marshals began their investigation into the house fire and remains were discovered.
Other agencies such as DPS 3D imaging and the county fire marshal’s office are assisting the Princeton PD with the investigation.
More information will be provide on this story in future edition’s of The Princeton Herald and at www.princetonherald.com.