These stories on homicide victims and their families are part of a week-long series about…
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Lonely anniversary
Mother’s Day was the one-year anniversary of Christopher Reeves’ death. His mother, Kimberly Reeves, marked…
Crime
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Homicide victim’s mother sees progress in Englewood
Christopher Reeves’ younger brother Jermaine Reeves dedicated himself to “making Chris proud” after his brother’s…
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Killer on the line
Carla Allen’s voice shakes as she recalls the brief conversation she had with her daughter’s…
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For some, the grieving never ends
She never knows when it’s going to happen. The last time it did, Darlene Clair-Clark…
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Families say silence the norm after Chicago homicides
Victoria Alvarez, Veronica Lewis and Annette Cannon wonder if anyone will ever be charged with…
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Family seeks answers after 8th grader’s murder
Rocio Alvarado wonders if anyone will be charged with the shooting death of her 14-year-old…
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Argument over basketball game takes parents’ only child
Basketball posters cover the walls of Tony McCoy Jr.’s room. Trophies from the sports teams…