Maryann C. Buss-Kincaid, 76, was found dead in her Oak Lawn home on April 5, 2026. A caretaker discovered her unresponsive and called police, who responded to the 9400 block of South 53rd Court for a welfare check at about 1:10 p.m. The Cook County Medical Examiner determined her death was a homicide caused by multiple gunshot wounds to the head.

Authorities described the incident as isolated and domestic in nature. Oak Lawn police opened an investigation and have identified a person of interest; reports indicate that a person of interest is in custody in connection with the case. Buss-Kincaid was a longtime Oak Lawn resident and business owner who worked for more than five decades as a mortuary beautician for funeral homes on Chicago’s South Side. She is survived by a daughter, grandchildren, and three sisters.

Does anyone in Oak Lawn or the surrounding area have information about Buss-Kincaid’s last known movements or contacts on April 5?