nce that took the lives of a mother and her young son, leaving an indelible mark on their loved ones and our community. With this verdict, we achieve a measure of justice for the victims and their family, and we hold the accused accountable for these horrific crimes. In my view, this is precisely the kind of case for which the death penalty should exist since even a sentence of natural life imprisonment seems inadequate when measured against the innocent lives that were taken…,  said Kane County State's Attorney Jamie L. Mosser.

 The defendant in this case committed acts of unspeakable and brutal violence against a mother and her young son. These crimes devastated their loved ones and shook our community to the core. This senseless violence will never be forgotten. While life is forever changed for their loved ones, I hope that the verdict holding the defendant accountable for his heinous crimes brings them a sense of justice,  said Geneva Police Chief Passarelli.