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Crystal Lake house where A.J. Freund died demolished

In April, Andrew “AJ” Freund’s parents reported him missing, saying they had last seen him while putting him to bed.

By  Daily Herald
   
Mick Zawislak
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Nearly a year after 5-year old AJ Freund was killed by his parents, the Crystal Lake home where prosecutors allege that occurred is being demolished. 

Nearly a year after 5-year old AJ Freund was killed by his parents, the Crystal Lake home where prosecutors allege that occurred is being demolished.

Brian Hill/Daily Herald

A sad reminder of a tragic death of a 5-year old boy quickly was reduced to rubble Wednesday morning.

Within minutes the Crystal Lake house where authorities say AJ Freund was killed by his parents last April in a heap, the Daily Herald reported.

Several neighbors watched the heavy equipment rip through the little cottage-style house.

“Who wants a haunted house in their neighborhood?” Crystal Lake resident Randy Funk asked.

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