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Leona Larry

Case from Chicago, IL dated Apr 14, 2010

Victim Details

Leona Larry

Female

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2010-04-14

57

Leona

Larry

08/02/2026

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Leona Larry, a 57-year-old African American woman, was tragically killed on April 14, 2010, in Chicago, IL. Her death was part of a horrific massacre carried out by her son, James Larry, who was 33 years old at the time. James Larry, who had converted to Islam while serving a prison sentence in Wisconsin, was reportedly upset that his family did not support his religious conversion. This led him to commit a series of brutal murders at the family home in the Marquette Park neighborhood.

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  • Chicago Tribune: Frantic call after 4 found dead: 'He killed everyone'
  • ABC7 Chicago: 4 shot dead in Marquette Park home | ABC7 Chicago | abc7chicago.com
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    I can't stop thinking about the impact this tragedy has had on the community. Leona Larry was a belo... ...Read More
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