UPDATE: Mother & Son Killed in Byron Fire, Ex-Husband Arrested
Update: While this article was being written a man was being arrested for the murder of 31-year-old Maggie Rosko and 3-year-old Amos Meyer, according to the Ogle Couty Sheriff's Office. That man is 37-year-old Duane Meyer, Maggie's ex-husband.
Duane Meyer was arrested at approximately 6 a.m. today October 9, 2019 without incident, according to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department. During his arrest, Duane Meyer was in possession of a loaded firearm and was charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon. He is currently being housed at the Ogle County Jail with a 10 million dollar bond.
Today is the third anniversary of Maggie and Amos' death.
On October 19, 2016, a 31-year-old mother died in a house fire and her 3-year-old died smoke inhalation related to the fire. Three years later, there are still no answers.
The fire happened at 2020 Silverthorn Drive in Byron just after 6:30 in the morning. According to a report by RRStar.com, "When firefighters arrived, Amos Meyer was lying in the front yard while Duane and a Byron police officer performed CPR on the boy."
Rosko’s ex-husband, Duane Meyer, reported the fire at 2020 Silverthorn Drive around 6:40 a.m. on Oct. 19, 2016. He told investigators he was at the house to pick up his son.
At this time, Maggie Rosko Meyer was found dead in the living room where the fire had started.
In 2018 Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle told RRStar.com the investigation was still active.
“We continue to work on it weekly with different things as part of the investigation, but it’s still very active and we spend a lot of time on it,” VanVickle said. “It’s our goal to make an arrest in the case and to bring closure for the family and friends.”
Today's arrest comes nearly three years after the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Ogle County Sheriff's Office at 815-732-2136 or the anonymous reward hotline, Ogle Lee Crime Stoppers, at 888-228-4488.
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