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Father Charged in Tinley Park Quadruple Murder

Maher Kassem faces first-degree murder charges for the shooting deaths of his wife and three daughters in a domestic violence incident.

  • Maher Kassem, 63, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder for the shooting deaths of his wife and three daughters in their Tinley Park home.
  • The victims have been identified as Majeda Kassem, 53, and daughters Halema Kassem, 25, Zahia Kassem, 25, and Hanan Kassem, 24.
  • Kassem reportedly called 911 and made statements to police indicating he was responsible for the shootings.
  • The incident is being described as a domestic violence case, marking a tragic escalation in the affluent Chicago suburb.
  • Community members and classmates remember the victims as intelligent, kind, and having high aspirations in life.
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