Chicago Man Found Dead, Reportedly Tied Up in Home; Neighbor Speaks Out

Two Migrant Suspects in Custody

Chicago police launched a homicide investigation after a 63-year-old man was found dead Sunday night in the Norwood Park West neighborhood.

Two migrant suspects are in custody in relation to the death of a 63-year-old man whose body was found tied up at his home in Chicago late Sunday, the same day U.S. border czar Tom Homan and the Justice Department led a large immigration enforcement operation in that city, Chicago police confirmed to Fox News.

What We Know:

Investigators found the man, George Levin, bound with duct tape near his face and mouth in his Norwood Park home, police sources said.

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office conducted an autopsy that determined Levin died of multiple injuries related to assault and the death was ruled a homicide, a spokesperson said.

Multiple Chicago police sources tell Fox News the two suspects in custody are adult migrants, one from Venezuela and the other from Ecuador.

Background of the Suspects:

A top U.S. official tells Fox News the migrants are believed to have crossed into the United States through the Texas border in the summer of 2023.

Sources told Fox News that Levin possibly met with the suspects on a gay dating app. They said the suspects stole items from him during their encounter, which may have been a targeted robbery attack.

Previous Arrests:

One of the suspects in custody apparently had been arrested in Chicago on Jan. 12 for allegedly trying to lure children, sources said. A police report indicated the suspect was released one day later.

Victim’s Background:

Levin was said to be living in the lower level of a home he shared with his sister in Norwood Park, which is considered a quieter community that lots of law enforcement and city workers traditionally have called home.

Targeted Enforcements:

According to Homan, Sunday’s targeted enforcements in Chicago led to the arrests of convicted murderers, aggravated sex offenders, members of the Tren de Aragua gang and more.

Conclusion:

The investigation into the death of George Levin is ongoing, and it is unclear what motivated the suspects to commit the crime. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of public safety and the need for effective law enforcement strategies to protect communities.

FAQs:

Q: What happened to George Levin?
A: Levin was found dead in his home in the Norwood Park neighborhood of Chicago, with signs of assault and duct tape binding his face and mouth.

Q: Who are the suspects in custody?
A: The two suspects are adult migrants, one from Venezuela and the other from Ecuador, who are believed to have crossed into the United States through the Texas border in the summer of 2023.

Q: What was the motive behind the crime?
A: The motive is unclear, but sources suggest that the suspects may have targeted Levin in a robbery attack after meeting him on a gay dating app.

Q: What is the status of the investigation?
A: The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear when the suspects will be charged or when more information will be released.