His arms were bound with duct tape and his legs were tied with an extension cord. The Cook County Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide, listing multiple injuries from an assault as the cause.

Levin lived with his mother and sister; neighbors recalled him as a quiet, nice person. Area Five detectives were handling the investigation, and no arrests had been announced at the time of the report. Little else has been published about possible suspects or a motive.

If anyone knew George Levin, his routines, or observed anything unusual in Norwood Park around January 27, 2025, please come forward with information.