Crime & Safety
Missing Albany House Man Found Dead in Closet
Evanston police are investigating the death of the 43-year old as a suicide.

EVANSTON, IL - A 43-year old resident of Albany House was found dead in his closet on Sunday, more than a week after he was reported missing from the Maple Avenue mental health care facility.
Bobby Burnett was found by his roommates shortly before 12:20 p.m. on Feb. 28. They called police, who said in a statement Monday they are investigating the death as a suicide pending a review by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.
Burnett was reported missing from Albany House on Feb. 20.
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