Crime
Bodies of Mother, Infant Daughter, and 6-Year-Old Son Recovered in Lake Michigan Near South Side Beaches
CHICAGO — Authorities are investigating a series of tragic discoveries in Lake Michigan after the bodies of a woman and two children were recovered from the water near South Side beaches over the weekend.
According to the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and Chicago Fire Department (CFD), the first call came just before 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, when emergency crews responded to reports of a child in the water near the 5700 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, close to 59th Street Beach.
Divers recovered the body of a baby girl, believed to be about one year old.
Despite resuscitation efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Later, authorities recovered the body of an adult female in the water near 67th Street Beach.
CPD investigators believe she may be the mother of the children.
A short time afterward, another child’s body — a 6-year-old boy — was recovered in the same area near 67th Street Beach.
Investigators believe he was the sibling of the infant girl.
All three victims were recovered within close proximity of each other along the South Side lakefront.
Police have not confirmed the exact circumstances surrounding the deaths but have opened a death investigation.
The identities of the victims have not yet been released pending notification of family.
No additional information was immediately available as the investigation remains ongoing.
MONROE, La. — The Monroe Police Department has launched an investigation into a tragic triple homicide that occurred in the early morning hours of October 28 in the 2000 block of Grammont Street.
Authorities confirmed that the victims have been identified as 26-year-old Jaborris Simpson, his 2-year-old daughter, Jhersi Simpson, and another adult male, Jamal Bosley.
All three were found deceased at the scene, each suffering from gunshot wounds to the head.
During a press conference held later that day, Monroe Police officials stated that narcotics are believed to have been a contributing factor in the crime.
Investigators also confirmed that the suspect and victims were known to one another, suggesting the incident was not a random act of violence.
Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis and law enforcement leaders expressed their condolences to the victims’ families and the community, calling the deaths—particularly that of the young child—heartbreaking and deeply disturbing.
Mayor Ellis also announced a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest in the case.
“This is a tragedy that has shaken our city,” Ellis said. “We are asking the public to stand with us, share any information they may have, and help bring justice to this family.”
The Monroe Police Department continues to actively investigate the case, with detectives reviewing evidence and interviewing potential witnesses.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Monroe Police Department or Crime Stoppers of North Delta.
Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for the $5,000 reward.