Crime & Safety

New 3D Image Of Lane Bryant Suspect Released By Tinley Police

One day before the tragedy's 10-year anniversary, Tinley police shared a new image of the man suspected of slaying women at Lane Bryant.

TINLEY PARK, IL -- Almost 10 years to the day, Tinley Park Police Department released a new 3-D image Thursday of the man suspected of killing five women at a Lane Bryant store on the morning of Feb. 2, 2008.

The new image, prepared by Michigan State Police, is an enhanced version of the original sketch made in 2008 from an eyewitness account. It utilizes the latest in facial identification technology to provide a more life-like representation of the suspect.

“We hope this enhanced version will lead to the identification of the suspect in this horrible crime,” Tinley Park Police Chief Steve Neubauer said.

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Police say the suspect is a man between 6 feet and 6 feet 2 inches tall with a husky build and broad shoulders. He appeared to be 25 to 35 years old at the time of the killings, making him 35 to 45 years old today. He has a medium to dark skin complexion.

At the time of the murders, the man had braided hair with three to five puffy cornrows pulled toward the back of his head. According to investigators, one braid was dangling down his right cheek with four light green beads on its end.

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The suspect was wearing a dark-colored waist-length jacket and black jeans with embroidery on the back pockets similar to a cursive “G.” He also was also wearing a charcoal gray skull cap.

The suspect’s voice can be heard by calling 866-853-6222 or by visiting the Village website at www.tinleypark.org.

Anyone with information about the murders should call the tip hotline at 708-444-5394 or email lanebryant.tipline@tinleypark.org.

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