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Coverage dated October 14, 2026

Medical Examiner identifies remains of 55 people found decomposing at South Chicago Chapel

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CHICAGO — The Cook County Medical Examiner's office has identified all 55 people whose remains were found at a South Side funeral home in various states of decomposition over the summer. According to the medical examiner's office, the remains of 55 people who were found at the South Chicago Chapel i…

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  1. Sun Times

    55 decomposing bodies found in South Chicago Chapel identified (opens Sun Times)

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    Over two months after Chicago police made the gruesome discovery of dozens decomposing bodies inside the South Chicago Chapel in South Deering, the Cook County medical examiner's office has identified all of the remains.

  2. ABC 7 Chicago

    Cook County ME identifies 55 bodies from South Chicago funeral home (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has identified all 55 bodies found at a South Side funeral home last August.

  3. WGN Chicago

    Medical Examiner identifies remains of 55 people found decomposing at South Chicago Chapel (opens WGN Chicago)

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    CHICAGO — The Cook County Medical Examiner's office has identified all 55 people whose remains were found at a South Side funeral home in various states of decomposition over the summer. According to the medical examiner's office, the remains of 55 people who were found at the South Chicago Chapel i…

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