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John Conta

Case from Oak-lawn, IL dated Feb 26, 2014

Victim Details

John C Conta Sr.

Male

White / Caucasian

Oak-lawn

IL

2014-02-26

67

John

Conta

07/23/2026

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John Conta, a 67-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on February 26, 2014, in Oak Lawn, Illinois. The incident was part of a devastating event that authorities have classified as an apparent murder-suicide. John Conta Sr. was found deceased inside his home, along with his wife, Janice Conta, aged 68, their 36-year-old son, John Conta Jr., and their 5-year-old grandson, Matthew Meier. The sequence of events began with a fire at the family residence, which emergency crews responded to ea ...
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  • John C Conta Sr., age 67 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Oak Lawn fire victims shot; 4 found dead ID'd as Matthew Meier ...
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