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Lee Wilson

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 03, 1973

Victim Details

Lee Wilson

Female

Chicago

IL

1973-08-03

Lee

Wilson

07/09/2026

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On August 3, 1973, a woman named Lee Wilson was murdered in Chicago, Illinois, by serial killer Lester Harrison. Harrison, who had a history of violent crimes, confessed to killing multiple women in the Grant Park area between 1970 and 1973. In the case of Lee Wilson, he admitted to beating and stabbing her, deriving satisfaction from her suffering. He also confessed to sampling cannibalism in this particular murder.

Harrison's crimes were particularly heinous, and his confession to can ...
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  • Martha Lee Wilson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information
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    I've been digging into the Lee Wilson case, and something that's been haunting me is how the justice... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the delay in Lester Harrison's trial. It's so frustrating to see how ... ...Read More
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