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Barbara A. Deer

Case from Chicago, IL dated Apr 14, 2026

Victim Details

Barbara A. Deer

Female

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2026-04-14

54

Barbara

A. Deer

07/22/2026

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In a tragedy that has stunned the West Side of Chicago, Barbara A. Deer, a 54-year-old female, was found deceased in her home in the North Lawndale neighborhood. Concerned neighbors alerted authorities after noticing unusual activity at the residence on West Arthington Street, including the family dog barking outside for an extended period. Responding police and fire personnel entered the home on the evening of Tuesday, April 14, 2026, and made the grim discovery.

Inside the residence, au ...
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  • https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/woman-man-found-shot-to-death-in-west-side-home-cpd/
  • Chicago Tribune: Garfield Park neighbors and elected officials mourn wife and son of former Cook County commissioner
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    I've been following the tragedies on West Arthington Street, and my heart goes out to all who knew B... ...Read More
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