Authorities Investigate Suspicious Deaths in Two States

A suspicious fire at a Deerfield Beach duplex claimed the life of 54-year-old Ana De Souza, with authorities suspecting it may have been deliberately set. The Broward Sheriff's Office and State Fire Marshal are investigating the incident, with evidence suggesting De Souza may have been murdered prior to the fire. Her daughter, Kimberly Silva, mentioned De Souza had issues with her boyfriend, who had threatened her recently. Authorities have issued a lookout for the alleged boyfriend as part of the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, in Grimes, Iowa, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is probing another suspicious death of an unidentified woman found in a backyard, with details still emerging. Both cases are under active investigation, emphasizing the need for further information to uncover the circumstances surrounding these deaths.