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Man Fatally Threw Wife Over 24th-Floor Railing, Prosecutors Allege | Illinois PatchPM

Electrocution death | Cause of death for newlyweds released, manner of death under investigation | Woman missing

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Man Charged With Murder After Wife Found Dead In Chicago Stairwell

After a yearlong legal battle with her parents, a man currently serving jail time for attacking his late wife in Michigan now faces murder charges, as prosecutors allege he threw her over the 24th-floor railing of his Chicago condo, causing her to plummet to her death.>>Read More.

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1 Dead, 1 Injured In Electrocution Incident At Farm

A 38-year-old man died after being electrocuted when a tractor made contact with overhead power lines, pulling them down.>>Read More.

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Causes Of Death For Newlyweds Killed In Car Released; Manner Of Death Still Under Investigation

Authorities have determined the newlyweds who were found shot dead in their car earlier this month both died from gunshot wounds, but their manner of death remains under investigation.>>Read More.

Woman With 'Diminished Cognitive Capacity' Vanishes: Police

She is believed to be carrying a giraffe print bag and a khaki or green parka, may be wearing glasses, and is wearing a copper-colored bracelet on her left wrist, police say.>>Read More.


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