Joseph Greco

Murdered
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Joseph Greco, aged 21, was found dead on May 2, 1959, in Rockford, Illinois. His body, along with that of Donald Burton, was discovered in the trunk of Greco's own car on Montague Road. Both men were 21 years old and lived in Rockford. The double homicide attracted significant attention, partly due to the brutal nature of the crime and the context surrounding it. The incident was linked to the activities of the Rockford crime syndicate, which had a history of involvement with organized crime and ...Read More
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  • Donald Burton & Joseph Greco - May 2, 1959 - Winnebago Sheriff

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    Victim Details

    Joseph Greco

    November 18, 2022

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Rockford

    IL

    1959-05-02

    21

    Joseph

    Greco

    No

    10/24/2024


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