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Daniel Nichols

Case from Pekin, IL dated Aug 04, 2017

Victim Details

Daniel R Nichols Jr

Male

White / Caucasian

Pekin

IL

2017-08-04

38

Daniel

Nichols

06/29/2026

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Daniel Roy "D.J." Nichols Jr., a 38-year-old white male from Pekin, Illinois, passed away on August 4, 2017. He was pronounced dead at 5:33 a.m. at the OSF Saint Francis Medical Center Emergency Room in Peoria. Born on February 12, 1979, in Pekin, Daniel was the son of Daniel Roy Nichols Sr. and Jody Kay Cornwell. He was known for his jovial personality, love for riding his Harley, and his dedication to his children.

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  • Journal Star: Man fatally shot in Pekin
  • Daniel R Nichols Jr, age 38 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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