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Samantha Nicole Nielsen-Reese

Death by Force
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Samantha Nicole Nielsen-Reese, a 21-year-old woman from Chicago, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2021. Born on March 6, 2000, at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois, Samantha was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend. She grew up in Chicago, attending George B. Armstrong and Carl Von Linne Elementary Schools, and later Schurz High School. Samantha was known for her love of beauty, fashion, and travel. She enjoyed dancing, listening to musi ...Read More
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  • Obituary for Samantha Nicole Nielsen-Reese | Cooney Funeral Home
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Woman found shot in Belmont Cragin apartment
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    Victim Details

    Samantha Nicole Nielsen-Reese

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Chicago

    IL

    2021-12-11

    21

    Samantha

    Nicole Nielsen-Reese

    11/30/2025

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    Hey everyone, I've been following Samantha's story for a while and still trying to piece together th... ...Read More
    11/17/2024
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