Executive Summary
- Brenda Bogacz, 71, was arrested and booked for criminal homicide in Omaha.
- Police discovered the body of 76-year-old Donald Bogacz during a wellness check on Monday evening.
- The investigation began at a residence near 84th Street and Lakeview Drive.
The Omaha Police Department has arrested a 71-year-old woman on homicide charges following the discovery of her husband’s body at a residence in Omaha, Nebraska, on Monday evening.
According to law enforcement officials, officers responded to a home near 84th Street and Lakeview Drive at approximately 7:57 p.m. to conduct a wellness check. Upon arrival, police discovered 76-year-old Donald Bogacz deceased inside the property.
Following the preliminary investigation at the scene, investigators arrested the victim’s spouse, Brenda Bogacz. Police confirmed that she was subsequently booked into the Douglas County Corrections facility on a charge of criminal homicide.
Investigative Outlook
Authorities have indicated that the investigation remains active as detectives work to establish the specific timeline and cause of death. Further forensic analysis and autopsy results are expected to play a critical role in the formal prosecution of the case. As the legal process begins, the Douglas County Attorney’s Office will review the evidence to determine final charges. It is important to note that Brenda Bogacz is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
