Body Found in Marquette Park Lagoon Identified

A body pulled from a Marquette Park lagoon last week was the body of a 14-year-old boy, authorities said.

The body was identified as 14-year-old Julius Campbell of the 5900 block of South Artesian Avenue, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Campbell’s body was pulled from the lagoon in the 6700 block of South Kedzie Avenue April 12 and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the medical examiner’s office.

Campbell’s death was ruled a homicide after an autopsy conducted on April 13 revealed he suffered multiple stab wounds, officials said.

Area Central detectives are investigating.
 

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