2 arrested in Delaware County after body found in burning car

DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — Two Indianapolis residents were arrested Tuesday after a body was found inside a burned vehicle in rural Delaware County.

Firefighters were called to the scene at 3:45 a.m. on Dec. 14. The Delaware County Sherriff’s Office say fire crews discovered the deceased, whose name has not yet been released.

A press release from the sheriff’s office did not specify an address.

Investigators used witness interviews, video review, and evidence collected from the scene to identify the suspects, 43-year-old Amy Singhas and 23-year-old Ameraiss Aponte. Both face preliminary charges of murder, arson, and obstruction of justice.

The sheriff’s office says additional charges are possible.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Delaware County Sherriff’s Office at 765-747-7878.