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Captain Killed Confronting Boat Trespassers

#ChicagoCrime #JusticeForCaptainBill

Alexis Trader, 34, is charged with murdering beloved Chicago charter captain Nabil "Captain Bill" Abzal, 63. Prosecutors allege Trader struck Abzal after the captain confronted trespassers on his boat in August 2025, causing him to fall into the water and drown. read more


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Suspect Held in Bar Owners Execution-Style Murder

#ChicagoCrime #JusticeForCourtney

Julius E. Burkes, 47, was arrested for the execution-style murder of Courtney Drysdale, 30, at her Chicago bar. She was shot twice despite complying with a robbery demand. A surge of tips led to his capture in Indiana. read more

Chicago Teen Linked to Six Murders in Nine-Month Killing Spree

#ChicagoCrime #TeenSerialKiller

Antonio Reyes, a teen serial killer in Chicago, allegedly murdered six people over nine months, mostly strangers, in 2020 and faces multiple murder and attempted murder charges. Connected through evidence like shell casings and social media, he also allegedly tried to kill his jail cellmate. read more

Correction Officer Killed by Stray Bullet in Turks and Caicos

#ChicagoCrime #TurksAndCaicosShooting

Shamone Duncan, a 21-year-old Chicago corrections officer, was celebrating her sister's birthday in Turks and Caicos when she was killed by gunfire at a restaurant. The shooting also claimed the life of another individual, causing shock and grief. read more

Gruesome Discovery: Human Head Found in Box on Chicago Street

#ChicagoCrime #PoliceInvestigation

In Chicago, a human head was found in a box on the street, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances. The witness who discovered it initially thought it was a Halloween decoration. This incident follows the recent discovery of skeletal remains in the area. read more

Two men shot dead by fast food worker in Chicago

#ChicagoCrime #RestaurantShooting

Two men were fatally shot by a fast food worker in a Chicago restaurant during an argument. The victims, aged 55 and 56, were shot in the head. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the suspect is still at large. read more

#USPS #ChicagoCrime

A postal worker, Octavia Redmond, was shot dead while delivering mail in Chicago by an unknown assailant who fled the scene. The motive is still unknown, and an investigation is ongoing. There is a growing concern about crimes against postal workers. read more