In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: On April 14, 2026, an Apple Watch alert raised concern when family members could not reach 51-year-old Barbara Deer at her Chicago home. As unanswered messages and a locked door deepened that concern, police were called to conduct a wellness check. Inside, officers discovered Barbara and her 23-year-old son, Kaleb Deer, deceased. As investigators worked to determine what happened, the case shocked Chicago and left many searching for answers. 

This is the story of Barbara Deer.

In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: On April 14, 2026, an Apple Watch alert raised concern when family members could not reach 51-year-old Barbara Deer at her Chicago home. As unanswered messages and a locked door deepened that concern, police were called to conduct a wellness check. Inside, officers discovered Barbara and her 23-year-old son, Kaleb Deer, deceased. As investigators worked to determine what happened, the case shocked Chicago and left many searching for answers.&nbsp;
This is the story of Barbara Deer.

Hunting 4 Answers: A True Crime Podcast with Hunter Gilmore sheds light on the heart-wrenching, and often ignored stories of our missing and murdered Black women and girls. Join us every day and let's amplify these stories!

Hunting 4 Answers: A True Crime Podcast

Hunting 4 Answers: A True Crime Podcast with Hunter Gilmore is dedicated to shedding light on the silent epidemic of missing and murdered Black women in America—bringing attention to the heart-wrenching and often ignored stories of our community that equally deserve to be told. Join us every day and let's amplify these stories! 

Hunting 4 Answers: A True Crime Podcast with Hunter Gilmore is dedicated to shedding light on the silent epidemic of missing and murdered Black women in America&mdash;bringing attention to the heart-wrenching and often ignored stories of our community that equally deserve to be told. Join us every day and let's amplify these stories!&nbsp;

The Alert: Barbara Deer 

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