Man charged with murder of 88-year-old woman in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood

Kevan Works, 66, faces first-degree murder and concealing a death charges after the elderly victim was found dead on South Lafayette Avenue.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:37pm

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A 66-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder and concealing a death after an 88-year-old woman was found dead this week in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago's South Side. Kevan Works was arrested at the scene and is accused of killing the elderly victim, though the cause of her death has not yet been determined by authorities.

Why it matters

Violent crime, especially against vulnerable elderly residents, is a major concern for Chicago's South Side communities. This incident raises questions about public safety, the perpetrator's potential motives, and whether there were any warning signs or opportunities to intervene before the alleged murder occurred.

The details

According to police, the 88-year-old victim was found dead on Tuesday in the 10700 block of South Lafayette Avenue in the Roseland neighborhood. Kevan Works, 66, was arrested at the scene and has since been charged with first-degree murder and concealing a death. The victim's cause of death has not yet been released by authorities as they continue to investigate the incident.

  • The victim was found dead on Tuesday, April 9, 2026.
  • Kevan Works, 66, was arrested at the scene on April 9, 2026.

The players

Kevan Works

A 66-year-old man who has been charged with first-degree murder and concealing a death in connection with the death of an 88-year-old woman in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood.

The 88-year-old victim

An elderly woman who was found dead in the 10700 block of South Lafayette Avenue in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago. Her cause of death has not yet been determined by authorities.

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What’s next

Chicago police say they are continuing to investigate the incident and the victim's cause of death. The judge will decide on whether to grant bail for Kevan Works at a future court hearing.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the vulnerability of elderly residents in Chicago's South Side neighborhoods and the urgent need for improved public safety measures, mental health resources, and community-based interventions to prevent such violent crimes against vulnerable populations.