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Teen dressed as clown arrested after man found fatally stabbed
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The victim was a 78-year-old man who died from multiple injuries.
A fatal stabbing occurred in suburban St. Louis. The victim was a 78-year-old man who died from multiple injuries.
Authorities have a suspect in custody, a 15-year-old who was wearing a distinctive costume. The incident happened on Monday and the suspect was taken into custody the following day. A coroner identified the victim and determined the cause of death.
Further details about the incident are available from Illinois State Police and local news reports, including a video that may be related to the crime.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A fatal stabbing occurred in suburban St. Louis. The victim was a 78-year-old man who died from multiple injuries. Authorities have a suspect in custody, a 15-year-old who was wearing a distinctive…
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