Mary Connor, the ex-wife of Joseph Czuba, who is accused of stabbing and killing a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy and injuring his mother, testified in court about Czuba’s paranoia and desire for the boy’s mother to leave their home after an attack by Hamas in October 2023. Connor described their friendly relationship with the boy’s mother, Hanan Shaheen, and how it changed after the attack, with Czuba wanting Shaheen to move out for safety reasons. Despite Connor’s attempts to reason with Czuba, he insisted that Shaheen needed to leave due to potential harm from her friends.
In the days leading up to the stabbings, Czuba exhibited unusual behavior, expressing concerns about potential financial collapse and mentioning a “day of Jihad.” Shaheen testified that Czuba attacked her and her son after she locked herself in the bathroom to call 911, resulting in the fatal stabbing of the 6-year-old boy.
Witnesses, including a firefighter and paramedic, testified about the severity of Wadee Alfayoumi’s injuries, with the boy being stabbed 26 times and pronounced dead at the hospital. Connor also mentioned that she and Czuba had divorced shortly after the stabbings.
Czuba has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder, aggravated battery, and hate crimes, with prosecutors asserting that his actions were motivated by hatred towards Muslim people. The trial continues in Joliet, Illinois, with testimonies shedding light on the tragic events that unfolded in the suburban Chicago home.
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