Former Chicago detective takes overdose prior to theft trial

Wednesday, October 17, 2001

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Police Department's former chief of detectives took an overdose of pills Tuesday, hours before the planned start of his trial on charges of masterminding a jewel-theft ring.

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