Larry Bland

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Larry Bland, aged 24, was found dead on November 17, 2007, in his home in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. He was killed execution-style, with multiple gunshot wounds. Bland was reportedly part of the Trinity United Church of Christ, where he was among a group of openly gay men. The church was led by Pastor Jeremiah Wright, who was later known for his connection to Barack Obama. Bland's death was the first of a series of murders involving openly gay members of the same church within a short tim ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Larry Bland

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Chicago

    IL

    2007-11-18

    24

    Larry

    Bland

    10/24/2024


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