Shooting at 7600 BLOCK VAN BUREN STREET on 02/27/2026 12:00 AM
Type: Shooting
Date: 02/27/2026 12:00 AM
Description: Domestic-related murder-suicide. Two people found dead inside residence. Benjamin Chess, 55, and Adam Chess, 54.
Address: 7600 BLOCK VAN BUREN STREET, Merrillville, IN
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Name
Robert JunodMissing Age
63Est. Current Age
71Last Seen
Oak Forest, IL on 04/30/2018Physical Description
Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Male Hair: Gray or Partially Gray Eyes: Green Height: 5' 6" Weight: 120 - 130 lbsCase Number
MP43406