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Bond set at $ 2.5 million for man accused of stabbing ex-girlfriend to death of domestic violence. I offer my sincerest condolences to Olivia’s family and friends as they try to come to terms with what happened that horrible night. I would like to thank the Bensenville and Elgin Police
Departments for their outstanding work in quickly apprehending the suspect in this case.” “On behalf of the Bensenville Police Department, we extend our deepest condolences to Ms.
Renteria-Bravo’s friends and family,” Kosman said. “The arrest of the suspect can be attributed to the efforts and partnership of several local law enforcement units including the DuPage County Major
Crimes Task Force, State’s Attorney Bob Berlin’s office, and the Elgin Police Department.” Tornez-Sanchez’s next court appearance is scheduled for July 6 in front of Judge John Kinsella.
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Bensenville families enjoy campout at Fischer Farm
A Hayride through Fischer Farm’s scenic landscape was the perfect way to cap off a night of campout fun. The campout, hosted by the Village of Bensenville was held on June 16.
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DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Bensenville Chief of Police Frank Kosman announced recently that charges have been filed against a Des Plaines man for allegedly stabbing his former girlfriend to death on June 18. Victor Tornez-Sanchez, 27, appeared in Bond Court where Judge Anne Therieau Hayes set bond at $2.5 million with 10 percent to apply. Tornez-Sanchez is charged with one count of first degree murder. On June 18 at approximately 9:26 p.m., the Bensenville Police Department received a call regarding a stabbing victim in the 700 block of Parkside Lane. Upon their arrival, officers found Olivia RenteriaBravo, 32, unresponsive and lying in a pool of blood, approximately 10 feet away from the building. Renteria-Bravo appeared to have been stabbed at least three times, once in her chest, once in her right side and once in her right bicep. Renteria-Bravo was immediately transported to Elmhurst Memorial Hospital where she passed away as a result of her injuries. An investigation into the murder led authorities to her former boyfriend, Victor Tornez-Sanchez. It is alleged that Tornez-Sanchez waited in a vehicle outside RenteriaBravo’s home for her to return from a date with her new boyfriend. It is further alleged that after Renteria-Bravo was dropped off in front of her building, TornezSanchez ran towards her, stabbed her three times, ran back to his vehicle and fled the scene. Tornez-Sanchez was taken into custody in Elgin. “Domestic violence continues to be a thorn in the side of society,” Berlin said. “The allegations in this case demonstrate the sad, tragic and at times permanent effects
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