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Matthew Farrell

Case from Urbana, IL dated Jun 11, 2016

Victim Details

Matthew Farrell

Male

Urbana

IL

2016-06-11

29

Matthew

Farrell

07/19/2026

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Matthew Farrell, a 29-year-old male from Urbana, Illinois, tragically lost his life on June 11, 2016. The cause of his death was a single gunshot wound to the chest, inflicted by his own father, David Farrell. The incident occurred at the family home on Oregon Street, Urbana. Matthew was born on August 3, 1986, and was a well-known figure in the Champaign-Urbana community. He was a graphic designer and had recently started his own business, Matthew Farrell Creative. His sudden and violent death ...
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