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Chun Xiao Lee

Death by Force
Case Description
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Chun Xiao Lee, a 48-year-old woman, was murdered on August 28, 2012, in Chicago. Lee was found dead alongside her 64-year-old roommate, Gary Brown, in their apartment in the West Rogers Park neighborhood. Both victims had been stabbed multiple times, and their bodies were found on a bed wrapped in blankets after a fire was reported at the apartment. The suspect, DeJuan Pratt, was charged with first-degree murder, aggravated arson, and other crimes after allegedly trying to cover up the incident ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Chun Xiao Lee

    March 28, 2022

    Female

    Asian / Pacific Islander

    Chicago

    IL

    2012-08-28

    48

    Chun Xiao

    Lee

    Yes

    11/14/2025


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    I keep coming back to the tragic case of Chun Xiao Lee and Gary Brown, and I can't help but feel for... ...Read More
    01/18/2024
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    06/17/2023
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