Comcast Tech Goes Postal

You know I'll be getting calls about this one... *SIGH*

CHICAGO -- A cable contractor has been charged in the death of a nurse who was found dead in her bathtub last October, and they suspect him in a similar slaying that occurred last Friday.
The body of 39-year-old nurse Janice Ordidge was found in her bathtub in October. An autopsy determined she was strangled and the death was ruled a homicide, according to a report from the medical examiner’s office.

Police say Anthony Triplett, 25, is in custody and charged with first-degree murder, criminal aggravated sexual assault, and residential burglary. More charges might stem from another homicide discovered last Friday The body of 23-year-old Urzula Sakowska was found nude in her bathtub in her home on the 6100 block of South McVicker Avenue either neighbors or friends, according to police news affairs officer Kelly Liakopoulos. Sakowska, whose mouth was duct-taped, was pronounced dead at the scene and an autopsy found that she died from suffocation and strangulation, according to a medical examiner's office spokesman.
She had a scheduled appointment with Comcast.

According to the sergeant, police were suspicious of Triplett's alleged involvement because a white cable truck or van was seen at the time of the deaths.

People who live nearby are surprised to hear the news.

"That's...that's not good," stammered one surprised neighbor.

"It's rough, it's terrifying," said another.

"We've lived here for 17 years, and I can't believe this happened," said resident Jennifer Elgan.
Comcast spokesperson Rich Ruggiero said the man was contracted through a company called Premier, and was suspended on Dec. 10, two days after the slaying.

"We wish to express our sympathy for the family impacted by this tragedy," said Comcast in a statement Wednesday. "We are cooperating fully with Chicago Police as they conduct their investigation."

Triplett will appear in court Friday.

Stay with NBC 5 for updates on this developing story.

**EDIT**

Here's some new info...

From Comcast:
"We wish to express our sympathy for the families impacted by this tragedy. Mr. Triplett is an employee of Premier, an independent contractor. We have been notified by Premier that Mr. Triplett passed the required background check and criminal history check, and had no prior criminal record. Premier has been suspended as a Comcast contractor."

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