Loren Flensborg, a 75-year-old man from Chicago, was found dead in his home on April 7, 2017. The death was first thought to be caused by a house fire discovered in the early morning hours, but an autopsy by the Cook County Medical Examiner determined he died of multiple sharp-force injuries. His death was reclassified as a homicide after investigators concluded the stabbing occurred before the fire was set, suggesting arson was used to try to conceal the killing.

Neighbors voiced concerns about rising crime and the impact on a neighborhood once described as a stable working-class area. No arrest or resolution is mentioned in the material provided.

If anyone knew Loren, his routines, visitors to his home, or saw something unusual in that neighborhood the night of April 6–7, 2017, please share what you know.