Grisly Murder Trial: Tenant Accused of Landlord’s Brutal Dismemberment

Frances Walker, a beloved landlord and community figure, was tragically found dismembered in her Rogers Park home in 2022. Her tenant, Merlyn Kolalou, is accused of murder and concealing a homicide. Prosecutors allege that Kolalou argued with Walker before killing and dismembering her, while the defense claims that Walker’s husband is responsible. Evidence presented in court includes gruesome medical examiner photographs and surveillance footage.

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