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Peter Dardeen

Case from Ina, IL dated Nov 18, 1987

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

06/28/2026


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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 ...
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  • Heartland Unsolved: Never Forget part 2 - KFVS12
  • The Murder of The Dardeen Family - YouTube
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    It's baffling that after all these years, there's still so much mystery surrounding the Dardeen fami... ...Read More
    01/05/2024
    The Dardeen case has always haunted me, especially when it comes to the role of the baseball bat. It... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking about the location aspect of the Dardeen family murders for a w... ...Read More
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