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Makeesha Starks

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 11, 2016

Victim Details

Makeesha Starks

Female

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2016-05-11

26

Makeesha

Starks

07/16/2026

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Makeesha Starks, a 26-year-old African American woman from Chicago, IL, tragically lost her life on May 11, 2016. The incident occurred in the Englewood neighborhood, where she was fatally shot along with her stepfather, Jerome Wright, 50, and another relative, Kiara Kinard, 26. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Makeesha Starks died from gunshot wounds, marking a devastating loss for her family and community.

The primary suspect in this triple homicide was Kevin Rob ...
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  • DNAinfo Chicago: Suspect Who Killed 3 Family Members Shot Himself During Standoff: Police
  • ABC7 Chicago: Englewood triple homicide suspect dead after hours-long standoff
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    I've been thinking a lot about the children involved in this horrific case, especially the child sha... ...Read More
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    I've been following the case of Makeesha Starks, Jerome Wright, and Kiara Kinard, and I can’t help... ...Read More
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    I wanted to draw attention to something that's been weighing heavily on my mind afte... ...Read More
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