OLNEY, Ill. (WAND) - A double homicide is under investigation after two people were found murdered in separate homes in Olney.Â
The Olney Police Department and Richland County Sheriff's Office requested Illinois State Police to investigate.Â
At 3:11 p.m. on Tuesday officers responded to two homes in the 400 block of East Monroe St.Â
52-year-old John D. Jones, Jr., and 73-year-old Deborah J. Jones were both found dead.Â
One person is in custody, and police said there is no risk to the public.Â
The investigation is ongoing, and ISP said no other information will be released at this time.Â
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