Homer Glen, IL…In a press conference today, State Representative Patrick Sheehan joined Representatives Tom Weber and Patrick Windhorst, alongside Megan Bos’ grieving mother, to demand accountability and change in Illinois’ criminal justice system. The tragic death of Megan Bos has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious concerns over the implications of the SAFE-T Act, particularly regarding the release of her accused perpetrator.
Bos was reported missing on March 9, and her remains were discovered on April 10 inside a storage container in Waukegan. The suspect, who confessed to concealing her death for nearly two months, was released pending trial, an outcome that has devastated her loved ones and ignited renewed scrutiny of Illinois’ criminal justice reforms.
“The SAFE-T Act has failed the people of Illinois,” Rep. Sheehan said. “It has stripped law enforcement of critical tools, tied the hands of officers, and prioritized criminals over victims. Who is this law protecting? Obviously not victims like Megan and her family.”
“Illinois families deserve better. Megan deserved better,” Sheehan concluded.
Rep. Patrick Sheehan proudly serves the people of the 37th District.
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