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On August 24, 2016, 4-year-old Madison Watson died in a deadly fire on Chicago’s South Side. The blaze destroyed an apartment building on Essex Avenue and also killed Madison’s three-month-old sister Melanie and another child, Shaniyah Staples.

Investigators later determined the fire was arson and say it was allegedly set by a man following a personal dispute. Reginald Hester was charged with multiple counts of murder and aggravated arson. The fire devastated the neighborhood and prompted vigils as the investigation continued.

If anyone knew Madison, Melanie, or Shaniyah, or has information about that night on Essex Avenue, please share what you know.