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Mother, brother of 6-year-old Damari Perry indicted on first-degree murder charges; prosecutors could seek life sentences

The mother and adult brother of 6-year-old North Chicago boy Damari Perry have both been charged with first-degree murder by a grand jury and prosecutors could seek life sentences. Damari was laid to rest Tuesday, and on Wednesday a Lake County grand jury returned a 19-count indictment against his older brother, Jeremiah Perry, and his […]

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Judge grants request from Jannie Perry’s attorney for new judge in murder case of 6-year-old North Chicago boy

The judge assigned to Jannie Perry, the woman charged with murdering her 6-year-old son in North Chicago, has been substituted following a request from the woman’s attorney on Thursday. A brief hearing was held Thursday afternoon in front of Lake County Judge Paul Novak. The hearing, which last only a few minutes, was held to […]

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North Chicago woman charged with killing her son discharged from hospital, held in jail on $5 million bond

The North Chicago woman charged with killing her 6-year-old son Damari Perry is being held in jail on a $5 million bond after being released from the hospital on Wednesday. Jannie M. Perry, 38, of North Chicago, was charged last week with first-degree murder, concealment of a homicidal death and obstructing justice. Jannie Perry was […]

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DCFS investigated report of neglect, abuse involving 6-year-old Damari Perry months before his death

Damari Perry, the North Chicago boy found murdered allegedly by his mother, was placed into foster care with his siblings when he was born, according to DCFS, who said they investigated a report of abuse months before his death. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services had taken four children into custody from Jannie […]

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‘He was the life of me’: Fundraiser started to help father pay funeral costs for son Damari Perry

A fundraiser has been started to help the father of 6-year-old Damari Perry pay for funeral expenses for his son, who authorities say was murdered by his mother, with the help of two siblings in North Chicago. A GoFundMe account was created by Jakara Hunter, Damari’s stepbrother, for Dalvin Driver, who was the father of […]

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Mother charged with killing son Damari Perry hospitalized, delaying her initial court appearance

Officials say the North Chicago woman charged with killing her son, 6-year-old Damari Perry, is in the hospital, causing her initial bond hearing appearance to be delayed. Jannie M. Perry, 38, of North Chicago, was charged with first-degree murder, concealment of a homicidal death and obstructing justice. The charges against the woman are for the […]