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Larry Bland

Case from Chicago, IL dated Nov 18, 2007

Victim Details

Larry Bland

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2007-11-18

24

Larry

Bland

06/21/2026


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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 ...
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  • Activists Say Black Gay Men Targeted in Southside Chicago Murders
  • Slain Chicago man's relatives searching for killer | abc7chicago.com

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