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Illya Mitchell

Case from Wichita, KS dated Jul 27, 2018

Victim Details

Illya Mitchell

Male

Black / African American

Wichita

KS

2018-07-27

51

Illya

Mitchell

06/26/2026

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On the evening of July 27, 2018, a dispute that began over a minor vehicle incident tragically escalated, ending the life of 51-year-old Illya Mitchell, a Black/African American man, in Wichita, Kansas. The fatal encounter unfolded in the 2200 block of North Grove, a location that would become the scene of the city's 31st homicide of the year. An initial argument and a physical altercation followed the vehicle mishap, creating a volatile situation.

In the midst of the confrontation, an un ...
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    I've been following Illya's case for a while now, and it's so frustrating that there hasn't been any... ...Read More
    06/05/2024
    I recently came across the case of Illya Craig Mitchell Sr. on the cold case list, and it got me thi... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following Illya Craig Mitchell Sr.'s case for quite a while now, and one part of it that... ...Read More
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