Chicago History Podcast

Episode 525 - Horror on the North Shore: The Murder of Valerie Percy

Oct 29, 2022

29:59

There had never been a murder in Kenilworth, just north of Chicago, until September 18, 1966, when 21-year-old Valerie Percy, the daughter of Chicago politician and businessman Charles Percy, was slain.

If you have information about this crime, please contact the Kenilworth Police Department at 847-251-2141.

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