Woman found dead in fire at Wicker Park coach house

She was found unresponsive inside the coach house in the 2100 block of West Potomac Avenue and pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.

One person was found dead in a burning coach house May 23, 2020, in the 2100 block of West Potomac Avenue in Wicker Park.

A woman was found dead in a burning coach house May 23, 2020, in the 2100 block of West Potomac Avenue in Wicker Park.

Sun-Times file photo

A woman was found dead at the scene of a fire Saturday in Wicker Park.

Crews responded to the fire about 2:30 a.m. at a coach house in the 2100 block of West Potomac Avenue, according to Chicago police and fire officials.

The 77-year-old was found unresponsive inside and pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.

She was identified as Geraldine Joan Baginski, the Cook County medical examiner’s office said. An autopsy to determine the case and manner of her death was pending.

Her cause of death is under investigation by Area Two detectives.

The fire has since been put out, but the cause is being investigated by the fire department and by CPD arson detectives, authorities said.

The Latest
Sneed is told President Joe Biden was actually warned a year and a half ago by a top top Dem pollster that his reelection was in the doghouse with young voters. Gov. J.B. Pritzker was being urged to run in a primary in case Biden pulled the plug.
Taking away guns from people served with domestic violence orders of protection would be a lot of work. “There aren’t enough sworn officers to carry out what’s being asked here,” Pritzker said.
Previously struggling to keep its doors open, the Buena Park establishment received a boost from the popular TikToker.
Bagent also said the negative publicity about teammate Caleb Williams leading to the draft has turned out to be “completely false.”
Deputy Sean Grayson has been fired and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Massey, who had called 911 to report a possible prowler. He has pleaded not guilty. The family says the Department of Justice is investigating.