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Zion Staples

Case from Rock-island, IL dated Jul 26, 2023

Victim Details

Zion Staples

Male

Rock-island

IL

2023-07-26

10

Zion

Staples

Yes

07/02/2026

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Zion Staples

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Zion Staples, a 10-year-old boy from Rock Island, Illinois, was found dead in a garbage can in the garage of his family's home on July 26, 2023. However, the circumstances surrounding his death are more complex and date back further. According to the Rock Island County Coroner, Brian Gustafson, Zion died from a gunshot wound to the head, but the body had been decomposing for approximately eight months, indicating that he likely died around December 21, 2022.

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  • wqad.com: Sushi Staples gets 2 years in prison for endangering the life of a child
  • The Quad-City Times: Boy, 10, found dead in Rock Island had gunshot wound
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    Has anyone else been struck by how this case highlights the issue of children and gun safety? I can'... ...Read More
    12/24/2023
    I’ve been following Zion's case, and my heart truly goes out to his siblings. It must be unimagina... ...Read More
    08/25/2023
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