Chicago Man Charged with Murder of Man Found in Oak Forest Home
A 30-year-old man from Chicago has been charged with the murder of a 54-year-old man whose body was found in a home in Oak Forest, according to the Oak Forest Patch. The Oak Forest Police Department’s Investigative Division, along with the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, have been conducting an investigation into the death of Edward Lewis, 54, of Elburn.
The body of Mr. Lewis was discovered inside a home in the 15500 block of Long Avenue on Friday, May 23. The Oak Forest Patch reports that a cause of death has not yet been disclosed by either police or the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. The investigation into Mr. Lewis’s death has been ongoing, with authorities working to determine the circumstances surrounding his death.
On Monday, May 26, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved one felony count of first-degree murder against Michael Protho, 30, of Chicago in connection with the death of Edward Lewis. According to the Oak Forest Patch, a detention hearing for Protho is scheduled for today, May 27, at the Bridgeview Courthouse.
The Oak Forest Police Department’s Investigative Division and the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force have been working together to investigate Mr. Lewis’s death. The Oak Forest Patch reports that the investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to gather more information about the circumstances surrounding Mr. Lewis’s death.
The charging of Michael Protho with first-degree murder in connection with Mr. Lewis’s death brings some hope for justice for Mr. Lewis’s family and loved ones. As reported by the Oak Forest Patch, Protho’s detention hearing will take place today, and it will be interesting to see how the case unfolds in the coming days.
The Oak Forest community has been shaken by the news of Mr. Lewis’s death, and the subsequent charging of Michael Protho with murder. The Oak Forest Patch will continue to provide updates on this case as more information becomes available. As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward and assist in the pursuit of justice.
The source of this article, the Oak Forest Patch, has provided a detailed account of the events surrounding Mr. Lewis’s death and the charging of Michael Protho. According to the Oak Forest Patch, "The Oak Forest Police Department’s Investigative Division, along with the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, have been conducting an investigation regarding the death of Edward Lewis, 54, of Elburn." This statement from the Oak Forest Patch highlights the collaborative effort between law enforcement agencies to bring justice to Mr. Lewis’s family.
