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In a concerted effort to gather information on a tragic arson case, Cook County Crime Stoppers teamed up with Chicago police in West Englewood this Wednesday. Their aim was to solicit tips from the public about the incident.
Authorities actively distributed flyers in the vicinity of 62nd Street and Paulina Avenue, drawing attention to a $10,000 reward for useful information.
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According to investigators, last month, a fire was deliberately ignited outside a residence, leading to the deaths of four individuals.
The victims, as reported by family members, included a couple and two of their foster children, underscoring the personal loss felt by the community.
“Their lives were abruptly taken from us, and they were murdered. We are pleading for assistance to achieve justice,” expressed Eleanor Wilson, a family member of the deceased.
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The fire two weeks ago, that police say was arson, killed Lisa Brown and her husband Reginald Wilson, as well as their foster children, 15-year-old Ja’Quan Rattler and his 8-year-old sister Royalty Rattler.
“I’m really going to miss them, and now they in heaven,” relative Demetrius Flowers said.
Cook County Crime Stoppers is now offering up to a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who set the fire. Authorities released an image of a person of interest, captured on a doorbell camera.
“If you’re not man enough to stand up and take responsibility for what you did, then somebody is going to turn you in for $10,000, and we’re going to help make that happen,” 15th Ward Ald. Raymond Lopez said.
Relatives say Brown and Wilson for years fostered children in the community and were known for their kindness and generosity
“They good parents to other people’s kids,” relative Frank Wilson said. “They did everything for the community. They helped everybody.”
“Reggie and Lisa took in the neighborhood,” Eleanor Wilson said. “It did not matter if you needed money, if you needed somewhere to sleep.”
HOW TO SUBMIT A TIP
Crime Stoppers Tip Line: 1-800-535-STOP (7867)
Online: www.CPDTIP.com
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