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Advocates Want Judge Reassigned After Releasing Man Who Police Say Later Killed His Wife

A woman police say was stabbed to death by her estranged husband on Tuesday had tried for months to get his abuse to stop.

(CBS Chicago)

November 21, 2024

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A woman police say was stabbed to death by her estranged husband on Tuesday had tried for months to get his abuse to stop.

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Advocates for domestic violence survivors want a Cook County judge reassigned after releasing that man from custody following a prior attack on his wife.

Lacramioara Beldie, 54, was stabbed to death around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 5600 block of West Leland Avenue.

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