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Doorbell camera captures clown-costumed 15-year-old accused in Illinois murder
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· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the source, ABC7 News, which has reported on the doorbell camera footage and the alleged murder.
A doorbell camera has recorded footage of a teenager allegedly involved in a murder. The teen, who is 15 years old, was reportedly wearing a clown costume at the time of the incident. The footage was captured by a doorbell camera, which has provided police with evidence of the teen's involvement.
The incident occurred in Illinois, but further details are not available in this brief. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the source, ABC7 News, which has reported on the doorbell camera footage and the alleged murder.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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