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On June 18, 2017, Shirley Ervin, aged 69, was found stabbed to death in her home in the North Austin neighborhood of Chicago, alongside her husband, Johnnie Ervin. The tragic event took place when their son, Dexter Barnes, allegedly attacked both parents, resulting in their deaths. Shirley was fatally stabbed in the chest, while her husband suffered multiple stab wounds. Their bodies were discovered on the kitchen floor by Barnes’ brother, who alerted authorities to the scene. Both victims wer ...Read More
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Shirley Ervin
March 28, 2022
Female
African-American / Black
Chicago
IL
2017-06-18
69
Shirley
Ervin
Yes
11/30/2025
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