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Cops: Calif doctor gets stuck in chimney, dies
Posted: Aug 31, 2010 12:41 PM by KCO
Updated: Aug 31, 2010 1:29 PM
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) - Police say a Bakersfield doctor apparently tried to force her way into the home of the man she was dating by sliding down the chimney. Her decomposing body was found there days later.
Police Sgt. Mary DeGeare says investigators do not suspect foul play in the death of Dr. Jacquelyn Kotarac.
Authorities say the 49-year-old apparently climbed on the roof Wednesday night, removed the chimney cap and slid feet first down the flue after unsuccessfully trying to get into the house through other ways.
DeGeare says the man whom Kotarac was pursuing had left the home unnoticed to avoid a confrontation.
The body went undiscovered for several days until someone noticed odors coming from the fireplace.
Firefighters dismantled the chimney Saturday to remove the body.
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