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Krystal Tobias, a 9-year-old girl, was tragically murdered on May 8, 2005, in Zion, Illinois. She and her friend, 8-year-old Laura Hobbs, went out to play on their bicycles but failed to return by nightfall. Their families, police, and volunteers searched for the girls all night, but to no avail. The girls' bodies were found the following day by Laura's father, Jerry Hobbs. Both girls had suffered fatal stab wounds to their necks and faces, and they were also sexually assaulted.
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Krystal Tobias
Female
Hispanic / Latino
Zion
IL
2005-05-08
9
Krystal
Tobias
11/23/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Can we take a moment to reflect on the tenacity of Krystal Tobias's mother during this whole ordeal?... ...Read More
09/21/2024
09/21/2024
I've been following the heartbreaking case of Krystal Tobias and Laura Hobbs, and something that sto... ...Read More
08/22/2023
08/22/2023
Hi everyone,
I've been thinking a lot about Krystal Tobias's family in light of the case details.... ...Read More
02/04/2023
I've been thinking a lot about Krystal Tobias's family in light of the case details.... ...Read More
02/04/2023
