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Vance Nwankwo

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Cloud of Suspicion Surrounds South Barrington Man's Death

Friends organized a candlelight vigil for Vance Nwankwo who's body was found Nov. 9.

Vance Nwankwo was described by many as a friendly giant. The 25-year-old touched the lives of hundreds during his short time on earth. Nwankwo’s body was found in a pond near his South Barrington home on Friday. He had been missing since Oct. 30. Nwankwo, who is described as semi-autistic, was last seen leaving a Schaumburg nightclub with a cab driver who took him back home. According to Heidisearchcenter.com, Nwankwo’s keys, cell phone, and wallet were found in his home and one of his shoes was found by his mailbox. His family and friends are devastated by the discovery of his body.  “He had a community of people who cared about him,” said Victor Nwankwo, Vance’s brother. “He was unique. He had certain deficiencies but he also had amazing…

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