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Clewer murder unsolved for four years
2008-03-26
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March 24 marked the four-year anniversary of the unsolved murder of Kevin Clewer.
Clewer was killed March 24, 2004. He was found murdered in the bedroom of his apartment on the 3400 Block of North Elaine. Clewer died from multiple stab wounds.
A man possibly named 'Fernando' is being sought in connection with the incident. He is described as a male, white Hispanic, 5'7' tall, with a slim/athletic build, who speaks with a Hispanic or European Spanish accent. Anyone with information should call Chicago Police, Area Three Homicide, 312-744-8261; refer to case number HK-259944.
A Web site, www.4chicagokev.com, contains a sketch of the suspect; there is a MySpace page as well. |
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