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William Hines

Case from Freeport, IL dated Jul 30, 2015

Victim Details

William Hines

Male

Black / African American

Freeport

IL

2015-07-30

22

William

Hines

07/17/2026

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William Hines, a 22-year-old African American male from Freeport, Illinois, tragically lost his life on July 30, 2015. Born on July 17, 1993, in Rockford, Illinois, William was a beloved son, father, and friend. He was known for his passion for sports, having participated in basketball, football, and track during his high school years at Freeport High School. William was also a devoted father to his two young sons, William Jayce Hines and Kayden Lee Hines.

On the evening of July 30, 2015, ...
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  • Journal Standard: Freeport's Darrell Thompson pleads guilty to attempted murder
  • Freeport man on trial for 2015 murder of William Hines
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