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Unidentified Uncertain Male
from Harvey, Illinois


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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

Mar 26, 1987

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

  • Clothing: Blue jeans Black belt White jockey shorts Blue t-shirt White shirt Pink sweater
  • Footwear: White & black socks Black boots


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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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