GUILTY IL - Nancy Johnston, 54, found dead in Joliet motel room, 15 Feb 2012

A suburban Chicago man faces several felony charges after allegedly staying in a Joliet, Ill. motel room with his dead girlfriend's corpse for two days -- and buying alcohol with her money instead of immediately notifying authorities.

Derek Tanke, 47, has been charged with concealment of a death, unlawful use of a credit card and ID theft, police told the Herald News
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In the past, the Joliet Police Department has arrested Tanke six times on domestic battery charges in cases where [the deceased woman, Nancy] Johnston was the victim, Trafton said.
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A man accused of sharing a southwest suburban motel room with his dead girlfriend’s corpse for nearly two days was sentenced to 11/2 years in prison Wednesday.

Derek A. Tanke, 43, pleaded guilty to concealment of a death and unlawful use of a credit card...

Fleszewski said Johnston died of cirrhosis of the liver.

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