Bruce Bennett

Murdered
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Bruce Bennett, aged 49, was found deceased on November 16, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois. His death was part of a challenging year for the city, with a significant rise in homicides. Chicago saw a total of 506 homicides in 2012, which marked a notable increase compared to the previous years. Experts and city officials identified multiple factors contributing to the spike, including the disbanding of specialized gang units that had been effective in reducing crime. These specialized units previously ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Bruce Bennett

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Chicago

    IL

    2012-11-16

    49

    Bruce

    Bennett

    10/23/2024


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    10/28/2024
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    03/06/2024
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