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Karena Emma Silva

Case from Chicago, IL dated Feb 28, 2023

Victim Details

Karena Emma Silva

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2023-02-28

30

Karena

Emma Silva

07/11/2026

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Karena Emma Silva, a 30-year-old resident of Forest Park, Illinois, passed away on February 28, 2023. Her death was a result of gun violence, which occurred in Chicago, Illinois.

Karena is survived by her daughter, Melody Villagomez, as well as her parents, Ismael Silva and Jacqueline Silva. She also leaves behind her siblings, Alex Silva (and his wife Maria), David Silva, Ervin Zambrano Jr., and Adored. Her grandparents, Ervin and Consepcion Zambrano, and her godparents, Alicia Suarez ...
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  • Dignity Memorial: Karena Silva Obituary - Forest Park, IL
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Women shot to death inside Englewood home, person in custody
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    Hey everyone, I’ve been following Karena Silva’s case closely and it’s really weighing on my h... ...Read More
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