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Cesar Cervantes

Case from Chicago, IL dated Mar 21, 2025

Victim Details

Cesar Cervantes

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2025-03-21

45

Cesar

Cervantes

07/12/2026

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Cesar Cervantes, a 45-year-old man, was found dead on March 21, 2025, in a home located in the 6100 block of South Justine Street in Englewood, Chicago. His body bore multiple gunshot wounds, and his head was covered with a plastic bag secured with duct tape. His hands and feet were bound with zip ties, and a black. 38-caliber revolver was discovered on the floor next to his head. Cervantes had been living in the home where his body was found.

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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Slain man was reputed Spanish Cobras boss tied to two grisly murders
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