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Ervin Gibson

Death by Force
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Ervin Dwayne Gibson, a 16-year-old male, tragically lost his life on January 24, 1983. He was abducted and later murdered in Lake County, Illinois. His remains were discovered on April 15, 1983, in a remote area outside Lake Forest, Illinois. The circumstances surrounding his death were harrowing, as his body was found discarded atop the remains of a dog that had also been stabbed to death. This grim discovery highlighted the brutality of the crime.

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    Victim Details

    Ervin Gibson

    Male

    Lake County

    IL

    1983-01-24

    16

    Ervin

    Gibson

    11/07/2025

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