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Starved Rock murderer’s presence in community fades

Surrounded by reporters on Nov. 17, 1960, Chester Weger is held in chains by Sheriff Ray Eutsey at Starved Rock State Park's St. Louis Canyon. Weger re-enacted the killing of three women from Riverside, which occurred March 14, 1960. Weger now claims he was physically abused into making those admissions and continues to petition the state for parole. (File)

Surrounded by reporters on Nov. 17, 1960, Chester Weger is held in chains by Sheriff Ray Eutsey at Starved Rock State Park's St. Louis Canyon. Weger re-enacted the killing of three women from Riverside, which occurred March 14, 1960. Weger now claims he was physically abused into making those admissions and continues to petition the state for parole. (File)

Chester Weger (File)

St. Louis Canyon, the scene of the murders of three women hikers in March 1960, attracts millions to hike Starved Rock State Park in all seasons. (File)