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Jesus Cervantes

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 17, 2015

Victim Details

Jesus Cervantes

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2015-07-17

72

Jesus

Cervantes

07/09/2026

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Jesus Cervantes, a 72-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically found dead on July 17, 2015, in his home in the Mayfair neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The discovery was made during a well-being check by the police, who found Jesus along with his two sons, Roberto Cervantes, 38, and Joel Cervantes, 29, also deceased. The incident was a shocking and heartbreaking event for the community, as the family was known to be friendly and well-liked by their neighbors.

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  • Homicide Watch Chicago: Autopsies: Roberto Cervantes killed his father and brother, Jesus and Joel Cervantes, then took his own life in Mayfair
  • Obituary for Jesus, Joel, Roberto Cervantes | Cooney Funeral Home, Chicago, IL
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