EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A suspect has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a well-known realtor.

As we previously reported, authorities had been investigating the death of 74-year-old Susan Haynie after she was found dead in the basement of her home on Gum Street.

EPD: Woman's death now being investigated as homicide, person of interest in custody

A person of interest, Jamerus Parkman, was taken into custody. Parkman was already facing charges in connection to multiple burglaries.

On Thursday, EPD announced that Parkman had now been charged with Haynie's murder.

According to EPD, the charges were filed "after preliminary results from physical evidence" were able to link him to the murder.

We are continuing to follow the story, and will share any updates as they'

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