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Chicago - Bodies Found at Home of Federal Judge
Associated Press | February 28, 2005

Posted on 02/28/2005 7:12:08 PM PST by HAL9000

CHICAGO (AP) -- Authorities found two bodies at the home of a federal judge Monday night, and Chicago police and the FBI were investigating.

The bodies were found at the home of U.S. District Judge Joan Humphrey Lefkow, but the judge was uninjured, police spokesman Patrick Camden said.

He declined to elaborate.

FBI agents were assisting police but would provide no details.



TOPICS: Breaking News; Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; US: Illinois
KEYWORDS: 200502; chicago; hale; judge; lefkow; licenses; licensescandal; luna; matthale; matthewhale; matthewtheyellowdog; mattlesko; ryan; thomascwales; unintendedconsquencs
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To: Kretek

Thanks for the post. Funny about the internet. I did a search myself yesterday on Rodger YOUNG and found out all sorts of stuff about him that I never knew before (I only knew what my Dad had told me). I even tried to find a recording of the song that Burl IVES did, but was unsuccessful. Semper Fidelis.


361 posted on 03/01/2005 7:14:54 PM PST by MCFujiTanker (Eagle, Globe and Anchor, Marine Corps Tanker!!)
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To: Charles Martel
Cannot believe these folks did not have more security apparatus. Perhaps a neighbors 'security camera' will pick up something. . .or cameras even at a street corner.

This cannot go down as an 'unsolved' mystery. . .

362 posted on 03/01/2005 7:18:31 PM PST by cricket
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To: fight_truth_decay
] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ " ..why wait so long? [Remember terrorists and like ilk have patience.]

. . .and sure; over time. . .one's guard is let down; makes certain things. . .easier.

363 posted on 03/01/2005 7:22:44 PM PST by cricket
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To: montag813
"THIS says it all...cultural destruction for the USA unless Frist acts NOW..."

Indeed. . .as they say; a graph is worth a thousand words. . . ;^)

Thanks for the visible evidence; and warning contained therein.

364 posted on 03/01/2005 7:26:10 PM PST by cricket
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To: All

Again; I am wondering who might be running this organization/church. . .while Hale is in jail. Perhaps someone does not want him to be released. . .ever.


365 posted on 03/01/2005 7:28:53 PM PST by cricket
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To: No Surrender No Retreat

Feds neeed to start targeting these groups instead of Billy Bob's, "Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Drinking-Shotgun toting- sheet wearing blow-hards
________________________________
Got back to you a little late, but I am with you on this! We must all stand against the radical islamic hordes that threaten not just our lives, but our way of life.


366 posted on 03/01/2005 8:53:34 PM PST by ariamne (reformed liberal--Shieldmaiden of the Infidel)
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To: cricket

Investigators on the task force formed Tuesday believe that Lefkow's husband and mother were forced into the basement, made to lie on the floor and then shot multiple times, including in the head and chest, the sources said.

From blood patterns on the floor, it appeared that Michael F. Lefkow, 64, remained alive briefly and attempted to move, a source said. The judge's mother, Donna G. Humphrey, 89, was apparently forced to the basement without the two walking canes she required to get around. The canes were found elsewhere in the house.

Investigators also found a shoe print in blood, and evidence that the killer made some attempt to clean up the scene before leaving, the sources said.

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There were "signs of movement" in the muddy ground outside the window and someone had attempted to secure the window after it was broken. Police also found material on the ground in front of the window that may have been placed there by the intruders.

Investigators have all but ruled out burglary or robbery as a motive for the killings because no valuables were taken from the home. Both victims were found wearing jewelry.

Molloy said forensic technicians have not determined an exact time of death, but based on known activity at the house, police believe the murders were carried out between 10:30 a.m. CST when Humphrey spoke by telephone to her granddaughter and 5:30 p.m. CST, when the judge discovered the bodies.

The judge called home sometime Monday afternoon and was concerned that nobody answered, a source said. The Lefkow's teenage daughter came home at 4 p.m. to retrieve a gym bag and left without seeing her family members or noticing anything amiss.

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The two victims would have been easy to overpower. Lefkow family friend Thomas Robb described them as "very vulnerable people," explaining that Humphrey, who was visiting from Denver, needed two canes to walk. Michael Lefkow had undergone surgery last week to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon and was on crutches, he said.

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Michael Lefkow was active along with his wife in the Episcopal church, and they had four daughters plus a fifth from his previous marriage.


367 posted on 03/01/2005 10:17:34 PM PST by kcvl
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To: cricket

I'm sure he is running his "church" from jail, just like the mafia and drug gang leaders have done for years. Al Capone ordered several killings after he was jailed on tax evasion.


368 posted on 03/01/2005 10:22:09 PM PST by pipman
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To: kcvl
"The two victims would have been easy to overpower. Lefkow family friend Thomas Robb described them as "very vulnerable people," explaining that Humphrey, who was visiting from Denver, needed two canes to walk. Michael Lefkow had undergone surgery last week to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon and was on crutches, he said"

Thanks, had not read these details. . .a horrible end; by 'evil' wearing shoes. . .

369 posted on 03/02/2005 1:16:48 AM PST by cricket
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To: pipman
"I'm sure he is running his "church" from jail, just like the mafia and drug gang leaders have done for years. "

Yes.. .often the scenario. . .but it also happens that the 'man in jail' is guaranteed a longer visit; by someone who wants to take over. . .

Hard to say here; what is going on; I just hope they get the answers soon and someone pays dearly for this.

370 posted on 03/02/2005 1:25:02 AM PST by cricket
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To: ariamne

I know I would consider Hale a suspect or POI in this case. We must also look at the possiblity of the (Mosque Boys) committing this atrocious crime to divert attention away from their arabian night's terror escapades. Old Saying, if the catfish in the frying pan is receiving too much heat, then throw in a perch to takes it's place. On the positive side, there will be trace evidence left at the scene by the perps. It takes some real (zeroes) to murder two incapacitated elderly people. I hope who ever committed this crime pays for it with their lives. Justice will be served for innocent and guilty alike. NSNR


371 posted on 03/02/2005 5:16:48 AM PST by No Surrender No Retreat
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To: MCFujiTanker
Thanks for the post.

You're welcome.

Funny about the internet. I did a search myself yesterday on Rodger YOUNG and found out all sorts of stuff about him that I never knew before (I only knew what my Dad had told me). I even tried to find a recording of the song that Burl IVES did, but was unsuccessful.

I'm sure that it's out there somewhere. This page has Nelson Eddy's version in .wav and Flash formats.

Every summer, I've got a good chance to fire on Young Range at Camp Perry during the National Matches. I always think of him when I do.

372 posted on 03/02/2005 6:40:52 AM PST by Kretek
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To: wrathof59
If it's Chicago and Ms. Humphrey-Lefkowitz is a liberal, then she should lose no sleep over it, by the time the Chicago media is through spinning it, she'll be runnibg for mayor.

Do you feel the least bit bad now for alleging such a horrible thing, now that you know the truth?

373 posted on 03/02/2005 9:56:00 AM PST by ChicagoHebrew (Hell exists, it is real. It's a quiet green meadow populated entirely by Arab goat herders.)
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To: HAL9000

Maybe some teens did it, before they knew it was wrong to murder.


374 posted on 03/02/2005 9:57:32 AM PST by AD from SpringBay (We have the government we allow and deserve.)
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To: Kretek

I used to shoot .22 pistol in college for NROTC back in the 70's and did well. I tried .22 rifle, but just never had the patience to get my sling just right, plus my arm was always falling asleep. I've always been a good shot (always expert in the Corps), but never sniper material, I always have ants in my pants and have to move around. That's why I went tanks. Now I just shoot every quarter to requal with my issued 9MM Sig 228 and twice a year with our office Mossbergs...I miss our old Remingtons. Semper Fidelis.


375 posted on 03/02/2005 4:21:30 PM PST by MCFujiTanker (Eagle, Globe and Anchor, Marine Corps Tanker!!)
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To: AD from SpringBay
It is very obvious that criminals of all types will begin using teenage killers for their dirty work since their very youth will insulate them from the death penalty.

Does no one remember the ages of many WWII combatants ?

376 posted on 03/02/2005 4:33:20 PM PST by hoosierham
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To: Cultural Jihad
While the pejorative use of the word 'retarded' is very ugly, I am certain that harrowup posted it without thinking first, perhaps as others had done. We all need reminding from time to time the inestimable value of all life.

There is NO other use BUT 'pejorative' for the term 'retarded'. I would never call someone with special needs retarded which is apparently your ugly choice. I used the term exactly in the direction intended: Red-necked knuckle draggers... and they can be left right and/or in between. It has nothing to do with PC or political affiliation.

Try your smarmy act on someone who hasn't observed your narrow minded nastiness as long as have I.

377 posted on 03/05/2005 6:53:33 AM PST by harrowup (Just naturally perfect and humble of course)
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To: harrowup

Did you have some DU buddies lurking when you wrote this one?


378 posted on 03/30/2005 7:34:43 AM PST by GOP_1900AD (Stomping on "PC," destroying the Left, and smoking out faux "conservatives" - Take Back The GOP!)
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