Update on 3/16/23:

Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon has identified the woman found dead in her home on Wednesday morning.

Darlene O’Bryan, 72, of Springfield was found dead in her home located at the 200 block of North Daniel Avenue. Allmon said an autopsy was performed on Thursday, and that the cause and manner of her death remain under investigation at this time.

No other information is available at this time.

The Sangamon County Coroner and the Springfield Police Department continue to investigate the situation.

Original Story:

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Springfield Police are investigating a woman’s suspicious death on Wednesday.

Springfield officers responded near the intersection of North Daniels and Clear Lake Avenue around 8 a.m. for a report of a female that was found unresponsive. Officers arrived on the scene and determined she was dead.

The Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate the situation. Officials said more information will be provided as it becomes available.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the Springfield Police Department at 217-788-8325 and/or Sangamon and Menard County Crime Stoppers at 217-788-8427.