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Kevin Jarrett

Death by Force
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Kevin C. Jarrett, a 31-year-old African American male from Kankakee, Illinois, tragically lost his life on June 30, 2017, in University Park, Illinois. Jarrett, who was known to his friends and family as K.C., was attempting to sell a gaming system through the LetGo app, a platform for buying and selling second-hand items. The transaction, however, turned fatal when Jarrett was robbed and subsequently shot by individuals he met online for the sale.

The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. ...Read More
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Robber fatally shoots man in University Park online sale meet-up
  • 'Help us find closure:' Family grieves following gaming system killing
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    Victim Details

    Kevin C Jarrett

    Male

    Black / African American

    University-park

    IL

    2017-06-30

    31

    Kevin

    Jarrett

    11/28/2025

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    I've been following K.C.'s case since it happened, and it just hits home hard. I can't stop thinking... ...Read More
    01/03/2024
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