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In DuPage Court this Week: 2007 Woodridge Murder Conviction Upheld

Here's a look at what we're keeping an eye on this week in DuPage County Court.

Woodridge—The appellate court recently upheld Christina Beltran's 2007 murder conviction for beating her 5-year-old daughter Evelyn to death. Beltran, 27, is serving a 40-year sentence in the case.

Darien—, charged with aggravated battery and a hate crime, is supposed to be in court on Aug. 29, but records show he still has a warrant out.  after yelling racial slurs on June 20 at a gas station in Woodridge.  

Downers Grove—, accused of at least one recent burglary in Downers Grove, is scheduled for an Aug. 29 hearing that is likely to be his arraignment (if he is indicted). On July 28, a witness reported a man carrying a gun while trying to burglarize cars in the area near Denburn Woods. Walczak was later arrested in connection with crimes committed near Denburn Woods. 

Elmhurst—, who was charged with attempted murder, is scheduled for a status hearing on Sept. 2. Attorneys have been waiting on the results of her psychological exam. Luchetta allegedly gave her son a mixture of prescription drugs on the night of June 8 before slitting her own throat. When Luchetta woke up the next morning she found her son unresponsive and called 911.  

Hinsdale—, accused of stealing guns from the Clarendon Hills Police Department, is back in court Aug. 31 for a status hearing. Ryan, a former Clarendon Hills police officer, allegedly removed five guns from the evidence room in 2007.  

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