The suspects
MT
Marcus Tran
Age 31
Building Superintendent
Motive: Victim threatened to report his master-key abuse
LO
Laila Owens
Age 28
Ex-Girlfriend
Motive: Custody / shared lease dispute
HM
Hector Mendez
Age 46
Neighbor (Apt 4A)
Motive: Long-running noise complaint feud
Case file excerpt
VICTIMDean Owens, 29 — graphic designer
FOUNDOct 15, 2024, 09:12 AM — wellness check by employer
LOCATIONApt 4B, 2114 N Halsted, Chicago
INITIALDrug overdose — door chained from inside