Illinois

Statewide: Investigation delays often leave victims' families in fear

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Sean Crawford

Published September 8, 2022 at 3:52 PM CDT

It’s not unusual for murder investigations to last weeks or months. In the meantime grieving families are left desperate for justice, and often, desperate for safety from people who have already shown they’re willing to murder. We hear one family's concerns while they wait.

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