Mark Helmig

Death by Force

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 ...Read More

Mark Helmig, 9, August 1, 1976, Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois

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