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Makayla Ashley Henning

Case from Joliet, IL dated Aug 28, 2017

Victim Details

Makayla Ashley Henning

Female

White / Caucasian

Joliet

IL

2017-08-28

5

Makayla

Ashley Henning

06/26/2026

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Makayla Ashley Henning, a 5-year-old girl from Joliet, Illinois, tragically lost her life on August 28, 2017. Makayla, along with her twin sister Addison Riley Henning, was found dead in their home in what was later determined to be a murder-suicide. The girls were shot multiple times in the head by their mother, Celisa (Lundborg) Henning, who then turned the gun on herself. This devastating event occurred while the girls' father, Steven Henning, was away at work.

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  • Obituary for Makayla & Addison Henning | Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life, Joliet, IL
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Woman, 2 daughters found dead in apparent murder-suicide in Joliet
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