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Man suspected of killing estranged wife before being found dead was previously released on electronic monitoring
During a detention hearing, Cook County prosecutors argued for detention as the public defender for Constantin Beldie, 57, hit back against the state’s evidence. Judge Thomas Nowinski ordered him ...
Domestic violence judge who released man suspected of killing wife is off bench after anonymous threats
Judge Thomas E. Nowinski isn't hearing domestic violence cases due to threats, Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans said ...
Nanny stabbed to death in Portage Park remembered as a ‘ray of light’ in fundraising appeal
Lacramioara Beldie, 54, was stabbed to death allegedly by her husband Tuesday. Her husband, Constantin Beldie, was found dead ...
Cook Co. chief judge working to change how domestic violence cases handled after deadly NW Side case
A Cook County judge is facing harsh criticism for releasing a suspect from custody who later allegedly killed his wife.
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Cook County judge removed from domestic violence cases due to threats against him
he victim's husband, Constantin Beldie, 57, escaped, but was later found dead inside a vehicle a block away, after taking his own life. It turns out there were numerous attempts by Lacramioara ...
Cook County Chief Judge says Lacramioara Beldie’s death ‘should not have occurred’
Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans has pledged to provide additional training for all Cook County judges who hear ...
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Documents reveal man who fatally stabbed wife in Portage Park was released on electronic monitoring
The suspect was identified as 57-year-old Constantin Beldie, of the 5700 block of West Giddings Street. The incident also left an off-duty Chicago police detective wounded by gunfire after he ...
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Advocates want Illinois judge reassigned after releasing man who police say later killed his wife
The victim's husband, Constantin Beldie, 57, escaped, but was later found dead inside a vehicle a block away, after taking his own life. It turns out there were numerous attempts by Lacramioara ...
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Cook County Chief Judge says Lacramioara Beldie’s death ‘should not have occurred’
The woman in question — 54-year-old Lacramioara Beldie — was killed on Monday, Nov. 18, when her husband, Constantin Beldie, stabbed her to death before taking his own life in the city’s ...