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Royalty Rattler
Coverage of Royalty Rattler in the Nexus archive.
- Family Grieves West Englewood Couple, 2 Foster Kids Killed In Arson Fire: ‘We’re Pulling Through’
A West Englewood couple and two of their foster children died in an arson fire on May 20, 2026. The Cook County Medical Examiner ruled their deaths as homicides, and police are investigating the case as arson. The family has launched a GoFundMe to cover funeral costs and support for surviving foster children.
- Image of suspect in deadly West Englewood arson released; $10K reward offered
Cook County Crime Stoppers released an image of a suspect linked to a deadly arson in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood, which killed two adults and two foster children. A $10,000 reward is offered for information leading to the suspect's indictment or arrest, as authorities canvass the area for tips.