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Cook County’s medical examiner ruled Linda Brown, a 53-year-old Chicago Public Schools special education teacher, died by suicide after her body was found in Lake Michigan; she had been missing for more than a week, and the case prompted tributes from students, colleagues, and city officials and a coordinated response from CPS.
Linda Brown, a 53-year-old special education teacher at Healy Elementary who had been missing since Jan. 3, was found dead Monday in Lake Michigan; the Cook County Medical Examiner ruled the death a suicide by drowning. Brown was last seen walking toward a pedestrian bridge after leaving her car near 35th Street and Lake Park Avenue; relatives and Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed heartbreak at the loss.
53-year-old Linda Brown, a special education teacher at Robert Healy Elementary, was found dead in Lake Michigan after going missing Jan. 3. Police are conducting a death investigation with autopsy pending; family and former students remember her as a caring, impactful educator who touched many lives.
The body of Linda Brown, 53, a Healy Elementary special-education teacher who had been missing since Jan. 3, was recovered from Lake Michigan. Brown’s blue car was found earlier near 35th Street and Lake Park Avenue. A cause of death has not been released by the medical examiner, and officials, along with Brown’s family and school community, are mourning her loss while the investigation continues.
Researchers have discovered the nearly 140-year-old shipwreck of the F.J. King in Lake Michigan, a vessel that had eluded search efforts for decades, using historical records and modern sonar technology, revealing a remarkably intact hull and shedding light on Great Lakes maritime history.
Searchers have discovered the wreck of the F.J. King, a schooner that sank in Lake Michigan during a storm nearly 140 years ago, off the Wisconsin coast, after decades of searching, revealing an intact hull and shedding light on maritime history.
A Wisconsin boater discovered the long-lost 1867 shipwreck of the Frank D. Barker in Lake Michigan, which had been stranded on Spider Island after running aground in 1887. The shipwreck, largely intact despite weathering, was confirmed through archaeological efforts, marking a significant historical find after 138 years. The discovery was personally meaningful for the boater, who shared the experience with his son.
The Wisconsin vs. Northwestern football game will not be held at Lambeau Field but at a temporary stadium along Lake Michigan in Evanston, Illinois, due to the reconstruction of Northwestern's Ryan Field. The temporary venue, part of the Lanny and Sharon Martin athletics facility, will host the game on October 19, 2024, providing a unique experience for fans and reducing travel burdens for the teams.
A man's body, believed to be between 30 and 40 years old, was pulled from Lake Michigan near Hollywood Beach in Chicago on Thursday morning. The Chicago Fire Department responded to the scene, and the police are handling the investigation. This incident follows the rescue of a 6-year-old boy from Lake Michigan at Montrose Beach the previous night, who remains in critical condition.
Human remains believed to belong to homicide victim Sade Carleena Robinson were discovered along the shores of Lake Michigan in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with Maxwell Anderson, 33, arrested and charged on multiple counts relating to Robinson's death. Robinson, a 19-year-old college student, was last seen on April 1 and reported missing on April 2, with her burned-out car and additional remains found in the following days. Anderson, who remains in jail on $5 million bail, has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, and arson in Robinson's death. The Sheriff's Office plans to continue the search for additional evidence using a sonar detection boat, while Robinson's family has launched a GoFundMe account to help pay for her memorial service.
Human remains, including a torso and an arm believed to belong to missing 19-year-old Sade Robinson, have washed up on a beach along Lake Michigan in South Milwaukee. Maxwell Anderson, 33, has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, and arson in connection with the case. Robinson had been reported missing on April 2, and Anderson was arrested on April 4 after a leg believed to belong to Robinson was found. Anderson's father expressed condolences to Robinson's family, and law enforcement sources believe he does not have any other victims.
Human remains believed to be those of 19-year-old Sade Robinson, who was dismembered and slain after a date, were found along Lake Michigan. Maxwell Anderson, 33, is charged with her murder, and body parts have been discovered in several locations since their date on April 1. Anderson remains in jail on a $5 million bail, and the investigation into Robinson's death is ongoing.
More human remains, including a torso, believed to belong to missing 19-year-old Sade Robinson have washed up on a beach along Lake Michigan, with a suspect already charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, and arson in the case. The remains were found by someone walking on the beach, and the suspect, Maxwell Anderson, is being held on a $5 million bond.
Additional human remains believed to be those of slain college student Sade Robinson, who went missing after a first date, have washed ashore on a Lake Michigan beach in Wisconsin. The suspect, Maxwell Anderson, has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, and arson. The sheriff's office is continuing to search for Robinson's remains and additional evidence in Lake Michigan. Robinson, a student at Milwaukee Area Technical College, was about to graduate and pursue a career in criminal justice.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's office has found a torso and an arm believed to belong to Sade Robinson, a 19-year-old who was allegedly murdered by Maxwell Anderson. Anderson has been charged with first degree homicide, mutilating a corpse, and arson of property other than a vehicle. The remains were discovered near Lake Michigan, and a sonar detection boat is scheduled to search for more evidence. Robinson's family and Anderson's family have both released statements expressing grief and sorrow.