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Matthew Meier

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

Victim Details

Matthew Meier

Male

White / Caucasian

Oak-lawn

IL

2014-02-26

5

Matthew

Meier

06/29/2026

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Matthew Meier, a 5-year-old boy from Oak Lawn, Illinois, tragically lost his life on February 26, 2014. The incident occurred at his grandparents' home, where he had stayed overnight following a birthday celebration. The victims of this tragic event were identified as John Conta Sr., in his 60s; his wife Janice Conta, 68; their son John Conta Jr., 36; and their grandson Matthew Meier.

The sequence of events began early on February 26, when John Conta Jr. stole a shotgun from a locker wher ...
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  • Chicago Tribune: Matthew Meier's Obituary on Chicago Tribune
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    Wow, this case is just so shocking and incredibly sad. I wanted to talk about the impact on the comm... ...Read More
    10/20/2024
    I've been following the tragic case of Matthew Meier and his family, and something that really stand... ...Read More
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    I've been following the case of the Meier and Conta family tragedy, and I can't help but think about... ...Read More
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