In a shocking incident at Peterson Plaza in Ravenswood, tragedy unfolded as a woman was brutally stabbed and her 11-year-old son lost his life. The police are currently investigating the crime scene to gather evidence and unfold the events that led to this horrifying incident.

This devastating incident shines a light on the failures of the justice system, as it has been revealed that the woman was denied an emergency protection order against the accused attacker, Crosetti Brand, 37, just three weeks before the fatal attack. Brand, who had a history of violence and had previously served eight years for attacking another ex-girlfriend, was on parole at the time of the incident.

The woman had sought protection against Brand when he allegedly threatened her and tried to forcefully enter her apartment on February 1. However, when she appeared in court for an emergency order, Brand was already back behind bars, possibly due to the confrontation with the woman. Despite the woman's testimony and her previous request for a protection order against Brand in 2009, the judge failed to issue an order, citing Brand's imprisonment as a reason for not considering it an emergency.

Instead, the judge scheduled a hearing for this past Wednesday to hear additional testimony before making any decisions. The Stateville Correctional Center was notified, and Brand was supposed to appear via Zoom. However, it remains unclear whether the judge knew that Brand was due to be released a day before the hearing and how that information may have affected his decision.

Tragically, just hours after his release, Brand entered the woman's apartment on North Ravenswood Avenue and stabbed her son in the chest and repeatedly stabbed the woman, who was eight months pregnant. Eyewitnesses reported seeing Brand fleeing the scene, and the police later discovered a knife with apparent blood and a cellphone along the path he took. Brand was apprehended later that day and now faces multiple charges, including murder, attempted murder, home invasion, domestic battery, armed robbery, and possession of a weapon.

Questions have been raised regarding the communication and response of authorities. The woman claims to have contacted the Chicago police after the confrontation on February 1 but was allegedly told to seek an order of protection instead of filing a report. The judge during the February hearing never delved into the details of the incident or the threatening text messages Brand had allegedly sent to the woman.

State prison officials claim that notifications about Brand's release were made to registered victims, but it remains unclear whether the woman was aware of the release date at the same time or if the judge was informed. Furthermore, it is unknown why Brand was sent back to prison in February, shortly after his parole, only to be released again weeks later.

This tragic incident has sparked criticism against both the Chicago Police Department and the judge assigned to the case. Amanda Pyron, the executive director of The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence, argues that the failures in addressing the woman's safety reflect an indifference bordering on malice. She asserts that survivors deserve respect and support when they provide substantial evidence of threatening behavior.

As the investigation unfolds, the community mourns the loss of the young boy and supports the woman who bravely endured this horrific ordeal. This heartbreaking incident highlights the urgent need for improved measures to protect domestic violence survivors and prevent such senseless tragedies in the future.

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