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Debra Evans

Case from Addison, IL dated Nov 16, 1995

Victim Details

Debra Evans

Female

White / Caucasian

Addison

IL

1995-11-16

28

Debra

Evans

07/23/2026

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On November 16, 1995, Debra Evans, a 28-year-old African American woman from Addison, Illinois, was tragically murdered in her apartment. Debra was nine months pregnant with her fourth child, whom she had planned to name Elijah. She was the mother of three children: 10-year-old Samantha, 8-year-old Joshua, and 19-month-old Jordan.

Debra's ex-boyfriend, Laverne Ward, along with his girlfriend, Jacqueline Williams, and her cousin, Fedell Caffey, broke into Debra's apartment. Ward attempted ...
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  • NBC Chicago: Murder of Marlen Ochoa Brings Back Painful Memories for Family of Debra Evans
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