Crime & Safety

Man Charged In Strangling Death Of Chicago Teen Amarise Parker

Police said Williams strangled Parker on Dec. 12 in the 7200 block of South Phillips Avenue. Her body

(CBS Chicago)

December 20, 2023

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A man has been charged with strangling a 15-year-old girl last week in the South Shore neighborhood.

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Joshua Williams, 24, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Amarise Parker.

Police said Williams strangled Parker on Dec. 12 in the 7200 block of South Phillips Avenue. Her body was found in the building around 7:24 p.m. the same day.

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