Tragedy struck Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, where a 15-year-old girl, previously reported as missing, was found strangled to death inside a residential apartment. According to the Chicago Tribune, the Cook County Medical Examiner's office identified the victim as Amarise Parker. An autopsy revealed she succumbed to asphyxiation and strangulation.
The discovery was made Tuesday evening, just before 7:30 p.m. in the 7200 block of South Phillips Avenue. Amarise had last been seen alive on August 30, not too long after which Chicago Police disseminated a missing persons alert on August 31. The teenager was missing from the 10900 block of South Wood Street in the Morgan Park neighborhood, a mere five miles from where her life was tragically cut short.
The CBS Chicago reported that there have been no arrests in connection with the homicide, and detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Amarise's death. Family members of the victim were unavailable for immediate comment on the devastating incident.
The police are faced with the arduous task of piecing together the last months of Amarise's life, hoping to unearth any leads that could direct them to her killer. With the community reeling from the loss of yet another young life, officials urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in delivering justice for Amarise Parker and her grieving family.
