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A Mother's Life Cut Short: The Unsolved Murder of Africa Bass on Her Son's Birthday
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A Mother's Life Cut Short: The Unsolved Murder of Africa Bass on Her Son's Birthday
Posted by admin on March 1, 2025, 02:47 91 0

A Tragic Night in South Chicago

In the early hours of July 27, 2016, the South Chicago neighborhood was shaken by a devastating incident. Africa S. Bass, a 23-year-old mother of two, was walking along the sidewalk in the 8700 block of South Burley Avenue around 12:05 a.m. Suddenly, gunshots rang out from a nearby black SUV, and Bass was struck in the back. Despite being rushed to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, she was pronounced dead at 12:51 a.m.

A Mother's Love and Dreams

Bass had recently moved from the Roseland neighborhood to the Germano Millgate Apartments in South Chicago, aiming to provide a safer environment for her children—a 5-year-old son and a 2-year-old daughter. She was known for her outspoken nature and unwavering love for her family. Her sister, Jovanna Jones, tearfully recounted the profound impact of her loss, especially on her young nephew, who would forever associate his birthday with his mother's death. ...Read More

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