Body of missing man was burned inside home: Police

5years ago

Newark news, Delaware news.

Delaware authorities announced the arrest of a suspect in the case of a missing man whose burned remains were found this week.

Jeremy Chisom, 28-year-old, has vanished since October 31, 2018. On May 16, a search into the suspect, James Kline's home revealed evidence that the victim was killed and burned inside the residence.

Neighbors told news outlets that they noticed weird activity inside the home. Lisa Martin, remembers asking her husband: "What is that smell? and he's like, They are probably burning something back there, some trash."

Kline was apprehended and charged with felony abuse of a corpse, felony tampering with evidence and among other charges. Police didn't release more details about the murder's motive.