By Heather Lynn Hearing set for Ekens murder case
A Markham courthouse preliminary hearing is set for March 12 for Thomas and Susan Eken both 19 charged with murdering their three month old son Tommy. Prosecutors say evidence points to intentional abuse, not an accident, and the infant died February 9 after blood trauma to the head. The couple remains in custody without bond as supporters and relatives attended the hearing.
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Midlothian
Markham
Will E. Gierach
Thomas
Susan Eken
Kim Grannan
Ekens
6Th District Circuit Court
Tommy
Tinois
Cook County
Robert Johnson
John Bittin
South Suburban Hospital
Thomas Eken
Bremen High School
Harvey
Department of Children and Family Services
Eken
Ed’ McManus
CFS
Parents face murder accusations amid possible child abuse signs
A fragmentary report notes alleged parental murder charges and bruising in a child. Linda Morina of Catholic Charities South Yards Center in Chicago says the Family First Program helps at risk homes and could have redirected cases earlier. She adds many young adults lack parenting training and may struggle with infant care.
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Linda Morina
Catholic Chariies South Yards Center
Chicago
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