Key takeaways:
- Joseph Czuba, a 71-year-old suburban Chicago landlord, has been charged with three counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of committing a hate crime.
- The Justice Department has launched a hate crime investigation into the incident, and if convicted, Czuba could face life in prison.
- The attack has sparked outrage in the community, with a GoFundMe page set up to help cover medical and funeral expenses for the victims raising over $50,000.
A 71-year-old suburban Chicago landlord has been charged with three counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of committing a hate crime in connection to the stabbing of a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy and his mother.
Joseph Czuba appeared in a Will County courtroom on Monday, dressed in an orange prison-issued jumpsuit and with his hair disheveled. He was ordered to be held behind bars while the federal authorities opened a hate crimes investigation into the incident.
The attack occurred on Saturday in the Chicago suburb of Plainfield, where Czuba was the landlord of the Muslim family. He is accused of stabbing Wadea Al-Fayoume and his 32-year-old mother, Hanaan Shahin, in their home. Wadea was stabbed 26 times and died of his injuries.
The Justice Department has launched a hate crime investigation into the incident. If convicted, Czuba could face life in prison.
The attack has sparked outrage in the community, with many calling for justice for the victims. The family of Wadea and Hanaan have set up a GoFundMe page to help cover medical and funeral expenses. The page has already raised over $50,000.
Be First to Comment