Caitlin Tracey case: Decide says 911 calls, physique digital camera footage can be utilized at husband’s trial

BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. – The husband of a girl discovered lifeless final fall in a South Loop rental stairwell appeared in a Michigan courtroom Tuesday, the place he faces home violence fees stemming from two separate incidents.

What we all know:

Tuesday’s size courtroom listening to caused a win for the household of Caitlin Tracey, whose daughter’s voice will now be heard when this case finally goes to trial. 

Adam Beckerink, 26, a former tax lawyer, is charged in Berrien County with home violence associated to occasions in January and August 2023.

His spouse, Caitlin Tracey, 36, was discovered lifeless in October within the stairwell of their Chicago rental constructing. The couple additionally owned a house in New Buffalo, Michigan.

The Prepare dinner County Medical Examiner dominated that Tracey died from a number of accidents resulting from a fall from top, although her method of dying stays undetermined.

No fees have been filed in connection together with her dying. 

At Tuesday’s listening to, a choose granted prosecutors’ request to permit 911 calls and police physique digital camera footage from the home violence instances for use at trial — a call hailed as a victory by Tracey’s household.

What they’re saying:

“To permit her statements to come back in will permit us to proceed on the costs in any respect. It is going to permit her voice to be heard, permit the jury to listen to from her perspective what occurred to her,” stated Amy Byrd, a Berrien County prosecutor. 

“Caitlin suffered unimaginable abuse by the hands of somebody who ought to have protected her. Her household continues to consider within the power of the authorized system and stays assured that justice can be served for Caitlin each in Michigan and in Chicago,” stated Mitt Drew, the lawyer for the Tracey household. 

What’s subsequent:

Beckerink, who was arrested in courtroom Tuesday for violating the circumstances of his bond, has not but been given a trial date. He has since been launched from jail after posting bond.

In the meantime, Beckerink’s South Loop rental was privately listed on the market final month at simply over $1 million.