The death of a woman whose body was found in her Uptown condo two months ago has been ruled a homicide.
Stephanie K. DeRousse, 60, died from numerous blunt force injuries including pressure to her neck, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office said Monday.
Officers went to the building just north of Bde Maka Ska in the 3100 block of W. Lake Street on the night of March 17 and located DeRousse's body in her condo, according to the medical examiner.
Police spokesman Brian Feintech said his department received a request for officers to check on DeRousse's welfare because she "hadn't been heard from for several days."
DeRousse's death has been ruled a homicide. Police have an investigation underway but have announced no arrests.
About 10 days after DeRousse's death, according to a police theft report, one of her sons reported that a family member went into the dead woman's condo and took a $2,800 watch and a ring and bracelet made by Tiffany.
Police are asking that anyone with information about this case to contact CrimeStoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or CrimeStoppersMN.org. Anyone providing information leading to an arrest and conviction could be eligible for a reward.
