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Chicago Man Charged With Murder in Death of 88-Year-Old Daniest Graves

A detention hearing will determine whether he stays in custody before trial.

Overview

  • Chicago police say Kevan Works, 66, is charged with first-degree murder and concealment of a death in the killing of Daniest Graves.
  • Investigators and the medical examiner ruled the case a homicide and reported that Graves suffered multiple injuries from an assault.
  • Works was arrested in the 10700 block of South Lafayette in the Roseland neighborhood, the same area where the victim was found.
  • ABC7 reports investigators told family members that Graves was discovered in the basement of her Roseland home wrapped in a sheet and a rug.
  • Court records list a detention hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse, and police say they have released no further details as the investigation continues.