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Case Description
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On February 3, 1997, 35-year-old Hispanic female Yolanda Muniz Gutierrez and her 10-year-old daughter, Jessica Muniz, were found murdered in their Chicago apartment. A neighbor had noticed flames coming from the residence and alerted authorities. Firefighters discovered the bodies of both victims on a burned bed. Investigators quickly determined that the fire had been deliberately set using a liquid accelerant, and signs of restraint were observed on the child’s wrist.

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Victim Details

Yolanda Muniz Gutierrez

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

1997-02-03

35

Yolanda

Muniz Gutierrez

11/09/2025