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Marcus Edward Nellsen

Case from Palatine, IL dated Jan 08, 1993

Victim Details

Marcus Edward Nellsen

Male

White / Caucasian

Palatine

IL

1993-01-08

31

Marcus

Edward Nellsen

07/09/2026

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Marcus Edward Nellsen, a 31-year-old male of Caucasian ethnicity, tragically lost his life on January 8, 1993, in Palatine, Illinois. He was one of the seven victims of the infamous Brown's Chicken Massacre, a horrific incident that took place at the Brown's Chicken & Pasta restaurant located at 168 West Northwest Highway in Palatine. The other victims included the owners, Richard and Lynn Ehlenfeldt, and employees Guadalupe Maldonado, Michael Castro, Rico Solis, and Thomas Mennes.

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  • Brown’s Chicken Massacre – Matt Orton's Blog
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