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Windy City Rollers Wed Dec 08 2010

Missing: WCR Skater Yvonne Johnson Hammer

Earlier this evening, the Windy City Rollers reported that one of their skaters, Yvonne Johnson Hammer, has been reported missing by her family. She was last seen on Sunday, December 5. According to the WCR Facebook page, "Law enforcement is currently treating her disappearance as a missing persons case. We hope she returns safely to her family, friends and league soon."

Anyone with information regarding Hammer's whereabouts should contact the Chicago Police.

Yvonne Johnson Hammer

Name: Yvonne Johnson Hammer
Date of Birth: February 1971
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 145 pounds, athletic build
Hair: Blond
Last seen: Sunday, December 5th at 5 am, vicinity of 104th and Indiana in Chicago.


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UPDATE 12/9: Sources today report that Johnson was found dead. Details to follow as we learn more.

UPDATE 12/10: The Windy City Rollers have released a statement regarding Hammer's death.

 
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stacie dowdell / December 9, 2010 1:54 PM

She's not missing anymore. Our family got the news today that she is gone.

Alex / December 9, 2010 10:33 PM

This is so sad to read. I did not know her but I am also a derby girl in Texas. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and may she be remembered forever. Love.

Teela dowdell / December 10, 2010 10:31 AM

RIP cousin... U'll be greatly missed...and Forever loved

Destiny dowdell / December 18, 2010 9:57 PM

Yvonne you were such a great cousin and i miss you dearly. I remember those times when you would help me out of certain situations and you knew how to make me feel better. I appreciate all you have done and its sad that this happened to you. You are forever missed and i love you.

glenn / September 11, 2012 3:36 AM

I worked with Yvonne at Cobo Hall in Detroit for a couple of years at the Auto Show. She was a very nice person and fun to work with.

Glenn / September 11, 2012 3:39 AM

Does anyone have any idea if this case was ever solved. The story that was circulating around Cobo Hall was that he murder was the direct fault of the Chicago Police Department. Is this true? Please give me some answers!

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