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DNA Tests Reveal Oak Lawn Native Isn’t Who He Thinks He Is
A baby-snatching case thought solved since the mid ‘60s is now unraveled—leaving a former Oak Lawn man searching for his true identity.

I grew up on the North West side of Chicago. Somewhere along the way high school and college happened, which brought me, for the first time, to Chicago’s Southland. For this, I’m eternally grateful, as serving H-F as editor for over two years has undoubtedly been the most intense and valuable learning experience of my life. In early 2013, I transitioned from H-F editor to Community Editor and I now cover social media, news aggregation and real-time news for the south suburban Chicago Patch network.
I used to play in a punk rock band and still play music today. I also make short comedy films under the moniker Ratt Bros. Studios. Cooking and eating are also strong passions of mine. As the old Journey song goes, “(I) like a lot of things.”
Feel free to drop me a line at ryan.fitzpatrick@patch.com or call at 708.657.7048.
A baby-snatching case thought solved since the mid ‘60s is now unraveled—leaving a former Oak Lawn man searching for his true identity.

This week’s featured pet is a tiny poodle mix named Fraggle.
This week’s featured pet is a tiny poodle mix named Fraggle.
The 50-year-old man was working in Palos Hills when it happened.
South Suburban obituaries and available visitation information.
Those affected by floods should register for federal assistance.
Those affected by floods should register for federal assistance.
Those affected by floods should register for federal assistance.
Police are conducting an ongoing investigation into the Friday night shooting.
Police are conducting an ongoing investigation into the Friday night shooting.
The Holmes family created One Thumbs Up, a nonprofit to help special needs kids who live their lives courageously.
Homewood residents are invited to get out and tour the village via bike in a new event scheduled just before this year’s annual Downtown Homewood Classic.
Honor Flight Chicago needs help in locating WWII veterans for this year’s special one-day trips to Washington, D.C.
Honor Flight Chicago needs help in locating WWII veterans for this year’s special one-day trips to Washington, D.C.
Suspect Shot Man in Knee with BB Gun while Victims' Kids Watched • Chicago Heights Man Hit and Killed by Train • Army Veteran Receives Memorial Day Surprise
Suspect Shot Man in Knee with BB Gun while Victims' Kids Watched • Chicago Heights Man Hit and Killed by Train • Army Veteran Receives Memorial Day Surprise
Suspect Shot Man in Knee with BB Gun while Victims' Kids Watched • Chicago Heights Man Hit and Killed by Train • Army Veteran Receives Memorial Day Surprise
Suspect Shot Man in Knee with BB Gun while Victims' Kids Watched • Chicago Heights Man Hit and Killed by Train • Army Veteran Receives Memorial Day Surprise
The Phoenix made it all the way to the end of the season before losing the state title to Downers Grove South.