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Patrick Boswell

Death by Force
Case Description
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Patrick Boswell, a 14-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on January 2, 2015, in Rosemont, Illinois. Patrick, an eighth-grade student at Iroquois Community School in Des Plaines, was known for his love of animals, football, and his mechanical skills. On the night of his death, Patrick was found lying in an easement between two residential buildings, having suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head. This incident marked Rosemont's first homicide in a decade.

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  • NBC Chicago: Charges Filed in Shooting Death of Suburban Teen
  • NBC Chicago: Boy, 14, Found Dead with Apparent Gunshot Wound
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    Victim Details

    Patrick Boswell

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Rosemont

    IL

    2015-01-02

    14

    Patrick

    Boswell

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I was reading about Patrick Boswell's case again, and one thing that stood out is how his mom, Patri... ...Read More
    01/04/2025
    I've been thinking a lot about the incredibly brave work Patricia Frontain is doing with the "Patric... ...Read More
    05/06/2024
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