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Landlord Found Dead In Freezer, Tenant In Custody: Chicago Police

Police said the tenant dumped a bag containing bloody towels and remains that were not human in a garbage can.>>>Read More.

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Coroner IDs Man Killed In Crash That Ejected 5

"It's rare our deputies find children unrestrained," Lake County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Christopher Covelli told Patch. It's also "extremely rare" to come upon a crash where five people, including two young children, are totally ejected and not killed, he said. >>Read More.

Phil Flores Shot, Killed Samantha Harer In Jealous Rage: New Lawsuit

Defendant Phil Flores refused to submit to subsequent interviews to explain why he tested positive for gunshot residue, the lawsuit states.>>Read More.

2 Officers Wounded, Driver Dead In Traffic Stop Shooting: Police

One officer was struck multiple times and another was hit once after a motorist opened fire at close range, police said.>>>Read More.


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