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Human Remains Discovered in Chicago Home's Basement

Police are investigating after a family cleaning out a deceased relative's home found human remains, marking the second such discovery this month.

  • Human remains were found in the basement of a Chicago home as family members cleaned out the residence following the homeowner's death.
  • The homeowner, identified as Gerald Harris, died of natural causes earlier in the month, but the discovery of another body has prompted a police investigation.
  • Neighbors believed the homeowner lived alone, often seeing him sitting in his car, indicating no knowledge of another person living in the home.
  • The remains were found behind a locked door covered with tape and surrounded by mothballs, suggesting an attempt to conceal the presence.
  • This marks the second time this month that human remains have been discovered in the same home, raising concerns and questions among local residents and authorities.
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