IL IL - Lacey Gaines, 22, Justice, 7 Dec 2009

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ChaCha said:
http://coldnomore.wordpress.com/2012/01/12/did-domestic-violence-play-a-role-in-lacey-gaines-murder/

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Did Domestic Violence Play a Role in Lacey Gaines’ Murder
by holliston2012
Lacey Gaines was murdered on December 7, 2009 in her rundown apartment in Justice, Illinois. While speculation has run rampant about who did it, there are still no suspects. She did have a child with a boyfriend who she later told people physically beat her. Daniel Rogelio Sanchez, Lacey told friends, co-workers, family and social [...]

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Hmmm. In re: to 'rundown apartment'....Justice apartments (and there are many, many, many complexes off of 79th Street up to 87th Street....LOOK rundown on the outside - they are old construction, with not well-kept lawns (speaking generally of course) but the inside is nice in many of them. Comparatively speaking, rent in a two bedroom on the Southside of Chicago, where I live, is about $950, and the same apartment in Justice would gofor about $650. There are landlords who will rent to those who are not legal citizens, and so you have a heavily-immigrant area (Polish and Hispanic.) But I wouldn't necessarily label it rundown. That's just my two cents for anyone who is thinking about this case.
For what it's worth, Justice is a (relatively) low-crime area-maybe property crimes, theft, etc, but I can't imagine that Justice has had to deal with many murder cases. Could this be a part of the problem?
 
http://www.thenation.com/article/americas-secret-ice-castles#

"If you don't have enough evidence to charge someone criminally but you think he's illegal, we can make him disappear." Those chilling words were spoken by James Pendergraph, then executive director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Office of State and Local Coordination, at a conference of police and sheriffs in August 2008.

This maybe what happened in Lacey’s case. The police said they had a very good suspect. Just not enough evidence to prosecute.
 
Bumping for Lacey....we are coming up on four years now. Where is the justice for this young mother?
 
Friday Dec 7, 2012

This is an all day event as it is virtual, but I am asking that everyone please be sure to light your virtual candles and have this special day to help support Lacey's friends and family.

To light your virtual candle login to:
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=lacey

The wax on the candle lasts for 48 hours so come check back and see the progress of your candle
 
Bumping for Lacey.

Four years ago today the world lost Lacey Gaines.

There has been NO JUSTICE for the tragic loss of this young woman.

We are still waiting for justice for Lacey and we will be here until she receives it!

RIP Lacey Gaines and peace and blessings to your family and friends on this awful day.
 
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Waiting 3 years for justice...
Lacey Claire Gaines
12/7/09
Justice IL
http://www.facebook.com/LaceyClaireGaines
http://www.laceygaines.com/

Lacey Claire Gaines (20) ~ On December 7, 2009, Lacey mother of one, was found murdered inside the kitchen of her Justice, IL apartment. Reportedly, police found no evidence of forced entry, robbery, or sexual assault. The victim was found strangled--an electrical cord wrapped around her neck and her throat cut. Her young son was visiting a relative at the time of death. Authorities believe that Ms. Gaines knew her attacker, but no arrests have been made and the crime remains unsolved.

Information regarding this case can be sent to:
Detective R. Plotke
7800 S Archer Rd, Justice, IL 60458
Ph: 708-458-2191, Email: rplotke@justicepolice-il.org
 
Simply Caustic said:
Hmmm. In re: to 'rundown apartment'....Justice apartments (and there are many, many, many complexes off of 79th Street up to 87th Street....LOOK rundown on the outside - they are old construction, with not well-kept lawns (speaking generally of course) but the inside is nice in many of them. Comparatively speaking, rent in a two bedroom on the Southside of Chicago, where I live, is about $950, and the same apartment in Justice would gofor about $650. There are landlords who will rent to those who are not legal citizens, and so you have a heavily-immigrant area (Polish and Hispanic.) But I wouldn't necessarily label it rundown. That's just my two cents for anyone who is thinking about this case.
For what it's worth, Justice is a (relatively) low-crime area-maybe property crimes, theft, etc, but I can't imagine that Justice has had to deal with many murder cases. Could this be a part of the problem?
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From original Chicago Tribune article:
Lacey Gaines Chicago Tribune Article 3 yrs NOT SOLVED http://www.scribd.com/doc/115959851/Cops-Justice-woman-s-murder-was-isolated-incident
 
Police chief fired in Chicago suburb of Justice

JUSTICE, Ill. (AP) -- A suburban Chicago police chief has been fired over allegations he failed to properly discipline an officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a patrol car.

Robert Gedville's dismissal is also linked to a consulting arrangement he had with a red-light camera vendor.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-justice-police-chief-20121215,0,5254433.story

DOD 12/7/09 Lacey Claire Gaines Murder Case #09-06670 Justice, IL
Read #9 at Mystery Letter: Justice Police will Never Find Lacey Gaines Killer http://coldnomore.wordpress.com/201...ce-police-will-never-find-lacey-gaines-killer then this case http://www.courthousenews.com/2012/11/20/52416.htm Justice, IL Officer Carmen Scardine sexually molests woman waiting for cab at Justice Apt's - was this same apt as the one Lacey worked or lived at? Case against Justice, IL Police Officer Carmen Scardine http://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/Recently File cases/12cv9213.pdf
Did Justice, IL Police Officer Carmen Scardine work as security guard (off-duty policeman) checkout #9?

Does anyone know if Lacey knew a Justice Police Officer Carmen Scardine or a young mother by the name of MAGDELENA MOL who lived in Burbank, Illinois

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/20287642/burbank-woman-accuses-police-officer-sexual-assualt

http://freedominourtime.blogspot.com/2012/11/predators-with-impunity.html

http://www.courthousenews.com/2012/11/20/52416.htm

It's so frustrating. First you have the Justice PD that almost criminal
in their handling of this (and I'm referring to REFUSING any outside
help), and then you have others FIGHTING people who want to find out what really happened to her.

It makes no sense! I just don't understand. Do they not realize that
they don't have the "right" to decide that justice doesn't need to be
served in Lacey's murder?

Justice is not just the name of a town!

My feeling are that the problems in the Justice Police Dept go much deeper than are now apparent and an investigation by the State's Attorney and/or the FBI is certainly warranted. I am asking please look at the handling and investigation of my niece's murder.
 
I am working on a new site for Lacey. Same URL www.laceygaines.com I am trying to tie things together. Before I go to Vegas and speak on DV. I'd appreciate and criticism. I know I have some problems but I am trying to make it more of a factual site with links to websleuths and other articles lots of pics, etc.
I really appreciate any feedback you guys are tops!
 
ChaCha said:
I am working on a new site for Lacey. Same URL www.laceygaines.com I am trying to tie things together. Before I go to Vegas and speak on DV. I'd appreciate and criticism. I know I have some problems but I am trying to make it more of a factual site with links to websleuths and other articles lots of pics, etc.
I really appreciate any feedback you guys are tops!
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Hi ChaCha!

I think the site looks great, it's really easy to navigate and has lots of information. You're doing great work to keep Lacey's case out there! You rock!
 
inthedark14 said:
Hi ChaCha!

I think the site looks great, it's really easy to navigate and has lots of information. You're doing great work to keep Lacey's case out there! You rock!
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I agree....very well done site.
 
http://www.laceygaines.com/timeline/

There are many links to help one understand the series of events. I really do appreciate all of you who have taken an interest in Lacey's murder investigation.

I would appreciate any questions or comments especially on the timeline.

Thank you very much.
 
Dear Cha Cha,

I'm so sorry you lost Lacey in such a way. I just read this thread straight through, hoping it would have a different ending. I wish there was a way to force LE to account for something, anything!

My very best wishes for you and your family!
Bex
 
Do a search on this site for Thornridge and you will find Lacey case comes up as does an old cold case from 1969.

What is the connection ..you say? I didn't notice any until I did that search. I don't know if it means anything or not. But it jogged my memory of murders in the area I had totally forgotten. Many were drug related. I am not saying Lacey's is though she did complain of drugs being a problem with one of her boyfriends.

Lacey's Boss' girlfriend graduated from Thornridge and a girl friend of my brother's graduated from there also. That girlfriend was found in the lil' Calumet after going missing for more than 4 months. She comes up in the search, under the Christine DeWitte cold case.

There were several I-57 murders. Tom Hawtree and his family were one in a series. Look up I-57 murders and there are several entries.
 http://newspaperarchive.com/benton-harbor-news-palladium/1972-10-16

In the early 70's there was a female CMHS student murdered. Supposedly taking pictures for yearbook, took pictures of a drug deal in the parking lot. Her name was Brigette Regli. Phillip Kline received 50 to 100 years for her murder, he sells mattresses in Port Charlotte, Venice • Florida now, co-defendants Arthur Garza and Glenn Schultz received 25 to life and both have since been paroled from prison.

http://il.findacase.com/research/wfrmDocViewer.aspx/xq/fac.19810825_0001410.IL.htm/qx

Just wondering if any of this jogs any memories and if so would you care to share with me. You can message me privately. I am trying to find out anything that might help find Lacey's killer.

I also want to share that the Findme2.com is now helping on Lacey's case. You can visit her site or their site to see what they do. They do cases all around the country. I have had nothing but the best experience with them. I want to share that with all of you who too maybe searching ... for a missing person or a murderer of your loved one. They do both.
 
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