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Sophie Schwartz, a 65-year-old white female, was tragically killed on December 9, 1978, in Chicago, Illinois. Sophie was crossing Sunnyside Street near Wells Park when she suddenly collapsed, crying out in pain. She was rushed to the emergency room, where doctors discovered a bullet wound in her back. Despite their efforts, Sophie died an hour later. The investigation revealed no signs of robbery or any prior threats against her, leaving the motive for her murder unclear.

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Victim Details

Sophie Schwartz

Female

White / Caucasian

Chicago

IL

1978-12-09

65

Sophie

Schwartz

11/20/2025