MUS-2026-0620
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MUS-2026-0620
Homicide
- Incident
- 2012
- Indexed
- Nov 2, 2026, by MuseUnsolved
- Agency
- Chicago Police Department
- Location
- Chicago IL
Public record. Index entry.
Index entry. Case details compiled from public reporting; our researchers have not verified this file yet.
Summary
What happened, as the record shows.
DeColbie Esco Sr., 30, a father of one who worked at a child development center, was out with friends in Chicago on August 24, 2012, when a group confronted them about gang affiliation, which they denied, and attacked the group. Esco helped an injured friend home. Later that night, in the early hours of August 25, he was chased again in Lincoln Square, struck by a vehicle and dragged about two blocks, and killed. Project: Cold Case reports no one has identified the individuals involved and the murder remains unsolved. No one has been arrested or charged.
Timeline
What the record establishes.
- Aug 24, 2012
Out with friends, Esco's group is confronted and attacked; Esco helps an injured friend home.
- Aug 25, 2012
Chased again in Lincoln Square, Esco is struck by a vehicle and dragged about two blocks and killed.
Key people
The people in the file.
30, of Chicago, Illinois. Father of one; employed at the One Hope United child development center.
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