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Peter Traczyk

Case from Melrose-park, IL dated Feb 07, 2015

Victim Details

Peter Traczyk

Male

White / Caucasian

Melrose-park

IL

2015-02-07

48

Peter

Traczyk

07/07/2026

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Peter Traczyk, a 48-year-old white male, was found dead on February 7, 2015, in a forest preserve in Melrose Park, Illinois. Traczyk, who was a dedicated member of the Oak Park Elementary District 97 School Board, was discovered by a passerby in the Sunset Bridge Meadow near North Avenue, east of First Avenue. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:50 a.m. The Cook County Medical Examiner's office conducted an autopsy on February 8, which determined that Traczyk died from a self-inflicted sho ...
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  • Thoughts on Peter Traczyk's death - Wednesday Journal
  • In death, Peter Traczyk leaves 'legacy of service' - Chicago Tribune
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