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Adrian Salazar

Death by Force
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Adrian Salazar, an 18-year-old male from Crystal Lake, IL, was found dead on March 11, 2015, in Canterbury Park. The McHenry County Coroner's Office identified the deceased as Adrian F. Salazar. He had been missing since March 1, 2015, and was last seen leaving his home. His body was discovered with a gun nearby, and initial reports indicated that he was in a despondent state prior to his disappearance. The Crystal Lake Police Department had been actively searching for him, and area schools were ...Read More
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  • Northwest Herald: Autopsy confirms Crystal Lake teen's death as suicide from single gunshot
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    Victim Details

    Adrian Salazar

    Male

    Crystal-lake

    IL

    2015-03-11

    18

    Adrian

    Salazar

    11/09/2025

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    I’ve been thinking a lot about Adrian and just how much of an impact his story has had on me. The ... ...Read More
    01/16/2024
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    06/14/2023
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