Homicide In Hidden Valley Under Investigation

Thursday, May 31st, 2018 9:35am

By Mike Perleberg @mikedup84

A 73-year-old man was found dead in his home on Highridge Court on Memorial Day.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) – Investigators are calling the death of a Hidden Valley resident a homicide.

The victim, 73-year-old Thomas Biedenharn, was found dead in his residence on Highridge Court on Memorial Day, May 28, at around 2:15 p.m., Indiana State Police announced Thursday.

“Evidence at the scene indicated the death appeared to be the result of foul play,” ISP Sgt. Stephen Wheeles said, not sharing further details about the manner of death.

An autopsy conducted Wednesday in Hamilton County, Ohio determined that Biedenharn’s death was the result of a homicide.

State police said no arrests have been made at this time.

As the investigation continues, anyone with information that can help is urged to call the Indiana State Police Versailles Post at (812) 689-5000.

State Police are being assisted in the investigation by the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Department and the Dearborn County Prosecutor’s Office.

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