Easter Wright

Murdered

Easter Wright, a 31-year-old woman, was found dead in Chicago on August 24, 2008. The incident occurred during a time when Chicago was experiencing a notable rise in violent crime, contributing to what would eventually be over 500 homicides recorded for the year. Wright’s death adds to the long list of homicides in the city that year, which was marked by frequent acts of violence, predominantly involving gunshots, particularly in neighborhoods with high levels of poverty and gang activity. ...Read More

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