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Read the Horrifying Court Documents From the Tyshawn Lee Murder Case

CHICAGO — Last fall's murder of fourth-grader Tyshawn Lee rocked the city, first with his death, then with the revelation that the boy was intentionally targeted to get back at his family amid a brutal gang war.

On Tuesday, prosecutors provided more horrifying details. Alleged gunman Dwright Boone-Doty, 22, is accused of laughing while describing killing the 9-year-old boy, writing a rap about the murder and originally planning to torture and mutilate Tyshawn.

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Read what prosecutors said in court Tuesday:

 

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