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Do you know who murdered the Dardeen family in 1987?
Peter Dardeen, a three-year-old boy, was brutally killed along with his family on November 18, 1987, in Ina, Illinois. This tragic incident, often referred to as the "Dardeen family murders," remains one of the most disturbing and unsolved murder cases in the history of Illinois. Peter was killed alongside his mother, Ruby Elaine Dardeen, and his newborn sister. The family was found in their mobile home, where all three had been bludgeoned to death. A baseball bat that had been gifted to Peter e ...Read More
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Victim Details

Peter Dardeen

November 29, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Ina

IL

1987-11-18

1987-11-17

1984-07-05

3

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Peter

Dardeen

10/24/2024


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We are reaching out to the community for any information or leads that may help solve the murder of ... ...Read More
09/10/2024
Does anyone know if there will be a memorial for Peter? I would love to pay my respects and honor hi... ...Read More
03/10/2024
I am devastated to hear about the murder of Peter. He was a kind and compassionate person who didn't... ...Read More
01/10/2024