Northwest Indiana man arrested after woman found dead in Winfield home

A Merrillville man was taken into custody Monday after a woman he was in a relationship with was found dead last month.

At 5:40 p.m. on Feb. 27, Winfield police officers were dispatched to 11204 Pike Pl. for a report of a non-responsive woman.

Upon arrival, police met with the parents of the homeowner who had come to check on their daughter. Officers then entered the home and found 36-year-old Haley M. Losinski deceased, police said.

Due to indications within the home, police believed foul play was involved.

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An autopsy performed on Losinski determined that she suffered blunt force injury to the head.

At about 1:20 p.m. Monday, Raju Rawal, 65, was taken into custody for the murder of Losinski.

Police said Rawal became the focus of the investigation after it was determined that he had a personal relationship with Losinski.