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Krystal Tobias

Case from Zion, IL dated May 08, 2005

Victim Details

Krystal Tobias

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Zion

IL

2005-05-08

9

Krystal

Tobias

07/20/2026

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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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    Can we take a moment to reflect on the tenacity of Krystal Tobias's mother during this whole ordeal?... ...Read More
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    I've been following the heartbreaking case of Krystal Tobias and Laura Hobbs, and something that sto... ...Read More
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