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Michael Sierra

Case from Waukegan, IL dated Oct 23, 2016

Victim Details

Michael Q. Sierra

Male

White / Caucasian

Waukegan

IL

2016-10-23

23

Michael

Sierra

07/02/2026

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Michael Quinn Sierra, a 23-year-old male from Waukegan, Illinois, tragically lost his life on October 23, 2016. Michael, who was born on July 26, 1993, was a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and uncle. He attended Zion-Benton Township High School and graduated from Illinois State University in 2015 with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. Michael was known for his loyalty to Chicago sports, particularly the Chicago Bulls.

On the evening of October 23, 2016, Michael Sierra was found l ...
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  • Lake County News Sun: Michael Sierra's Obituary on Lake County News Sun
  • Chicago Sun-Times: 23-year-old man shot to death in Waukegan
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