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Roxana Ocampo

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jan 31, 2009

Victim Details

Roxana Ocampo

March 28, 2022

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2009-01-31

23

Roxana

Ocampo

07/11/2026


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On January 31, 2009, a tragic fire engulfed a three-story apartment building at 3912 West Argyle Street in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood, claiming the lives of 23-year-old Hispanic female Roxana Ocampo and her 7-year-old daughter, Itzel Fernandez. At the time, Roxana Ocampo was five months pregnant. The fire, which started in the building's front stairwell, quickly spread, trapping residents on the upper floors. Despite the presence of working smoke detectors, the rapid progression of the b ...
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  • 90 years for murder of mother, daughter in 2009 arson
  • Pregnant woman, daughter killed in fire | abc7chicago.com
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