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Mark Helmig

Case from Pekin, IL dated Aug 04, 1976

Victim Details

Name

Mark Helmig

Gender

Male

City

Pekin

State

Date Of Death

1976-08

Age At Death

First Name

Mark

Last Name

Helmig

Last Updated

07/14/2026

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Mark Helmig, a 9-year-old boy from Pekin, Illinois, tragically lost his life on August 1, 1976. Mark, who was White, had a challenging upbringing marked by allegations of abuse and neglect within his family. Reports indicate that his father admitted to physically disciplining Mark with a belt, leaving visible injuries. Additionally, there were instances where Mark was reportedly locked outside the house without proper clothing, though his father denied these allegations. Despite these difficulti ...

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Mark Helmig

Case from Pekin, IL dated Aug 04, 1976

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