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William Martys

Case from Antioch, IL dated Apr 12, 2023

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William Martys

Antioch

IL

2023-04-12

51

William

Martys

06/29/2026

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On April 12, 2023, William Martys, a 59-year-old resident of Antioch, Illinois, was found dead in his driveway with a gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred around 7:35 p.m. in the 40700-block of North Black Oak Drive in Antioch Township. Martys had been using a leaf blower in his yard when the altercation took place.

The dispute began when Ettore Lacchei, Martys' 79-year-old next-door neighbor, approached him. According to investigators, the two men argued, and during the arg ...
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  • Chicago Tribune: Antioch man found fatally shot in driveway
  • Illinois man using leaf blower in yard allegedly shot dead by neighbor
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