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Evansville Police have made an arrest in the November 10, 2017 murder of Donald Freels. Freels body was found near Ellis Park, but investigators believe he was killed in Evansville.
Based on evidence and interviews, police believe Freels was shot and killed during a drug deal.
On February 12th, police arrested 46 year old CAROLYN BUTLER on a murder charge for her role in the homicide. She was taken into custody at 900 N Lafayette, Apt A, without incident.
The investigation is ongoing and more arrests are possible.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call EPD or WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME.

All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.