Today in Chicago History: Richard Speck kills eight student nurses in their South Side townhouse
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
On July 14, 1966, Chicago experienced one of its most horrific crimes when Richard Speck murdered eight nursing students in their South Side residence. This tragic event shocked the nation and became a pivotal moment in Chicago's criminal history. The brutal murders of these young women studying at South Chicago Community Hospital remain one of the most infamous cases in American true crime. Speck's capture and subsequent conviction marked a significant turning point in local law enforcement investigations.
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Today in Chicago History: Richard Speck kills eight student nurses in their South Side townhouse
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 14, according to the Tribune’s archives.
