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Naoki Kamijima

Death by Force
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Naoki Kamijima, a 48-year-old Japanese immigrant and shop owner in Crystal Lake, Illinois, was tragically killed on April 5, 1999. Kamijima was gunned down inside his neighborhood convenience store by Douglas G. Vitaioli, a 38-year-old man who harbored a deep-seated hatred for individuals of specific ethnicities. Vitaioli entered the General Store, shot Kamijima in the face, and left without uttering a word. The motive behind the murder was initially thought to be robbery, but it soon became cle ...Read More
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  • Illinois Obituary and Death Notice Archive - Page 226
  • chicagotribune.com: NAOKI KAMIJIMA, STORE OWNER
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    Victim Details

    Naoki Kamijima

    Male

    Asian

    Crystal-lake

    IL

    1999-04-05

    48

    Naoki

    Kamijima

    11/18/2025

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