Woman Stuffed Mother In Freezer, Collected Rent: Cops | PatchPM

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Chicago Woman Charged After Mother's Body Found In Freezer: Cops

Prosecutors say Eva Bratcher kept her 96-year-old mother's body in a freezer for two years while she continued to collect rent from tenants.>>Read More.

Victim Of Mariano's Shooting Pleaded For His Life: Prosecutor

Court documents state he pointed the gun at the victim, holding it at chest level, and began to argue with the victim once again. The victim began pleading for his life, raised his hands, showing that they were empty, and said he had children.>>>Read More.

Majorie Taylor Greene Says IL School Got $5.1 Billion For 'Diversity'

"I have to tell you, in Illinois they received $5.1 billion at an elementary school there that used it for equity and diversity," she said. "So it's being used for these things.">>Read More.

Man Charged In School Bus Stop Kidnapping Attempt: Police

Police said he told them he's been "trying to control himself," but hasn't been able to be around "pretty girls in the past.">>>Read More.

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