AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- A 73-year-old west suburban woman is facing attempted murder and arson charges after investigators say she started a fire in her own home.
Aurora police said Joanne Burgess intentionally started a fire in a home in the 800-block of Taylor Avenue Saturday night in an attempt to kill a male victim who was also inside the residence.
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The male victim suffered minor injuries, police said, but was not taken to the hospital at their request.
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Police did not indicate how Burgess and the victim knew each other.