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id: 09f8806349
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-07 17:17 CST
updated: 2026-11-07 17:17 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Man charged with killing 84-year-old woman in Morgan Park

Chicago police said Joseph Ruiz, 51, was arrested Nov. 5 and charged with first-degree murder in the March death of Benilda Ruiz, 84.

Section: [Public Safety](/chicago/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Joseph Ruiz](/chicago/wiki/joseph-ruiz.md), [Benilda Ruiz](/chicago/wiki/benilda-ruiz.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS Chicago](https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/man-charged-with-killing-84-year-old-adopted-mother-in-morgan-park/), 2026-11-07 17:17 CST: Man charged with killing 84-year-old adopted mother in Morgan Park

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