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The decedent was discovered in an abandoned house at 14418 Ashland in Harvey IL. The single-family structure was on fire and struck out by Harvey Fire Dept after which the decedent was located in the kitchen.
Date Found: 1987-03-26
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Victim Details

May 21, 2025

May 28, 2025

51120

508 Mar 87

Adult

71125

John

Watkins

67 inches

143 lbs

Uncertain

Uncertain

Male

1987-03-26

14418 Ashland

Harvey

Illinois

Cook County

No

50203

Cook County Medical Examiner's Office

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

2121 West Harrison, , Chicago, Illinois

3129974500

County

Medical Examiner

508 Mar 87

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown


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