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Rico L. Solis

Case from Palatine, IL dated Jan 08, 1993

Victim Details

Rico L. Solis

Male

Asian

Palatine

IL

1993-01-08

17

Rico

L. Solis

07/20/2026

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Rico L. Solis, a 17-year-old Filipino male, was one of the seven victims in the tragic Brown's Chicken massacre that occurred on January 8, 1993, in Palatine, Illinois. The massacre took place at the Brown's Chicken & Pasta restaurant, where Rico was employed part-time while attending Palatine High School. On that fateful night, two robbers entered the restaurant, shot, and killed seven employees, including Rico. The victims were found in two walk-in freezers, with some face-down and others face ...
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  • Brown’s Chicken Massacre – Matt Orton's Blog
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