ANTIOCH, Unwell. – Family and friends gathered Saturday to say their remaining goodbyes to Megan Bos, 37, who disappeared in February and was later discovered lifeless underneath a blue tarp inside a container behind a Waukegan residence.
The discharge of a possible suspect has left Bos’ family members demanding justice.
What we all know:
It was an emotional day for Bos’ household and pals as her funeral and burial had been held Saturday. Hours later, her grieving dad and mom visited, for the primary time, the placement the place her physique deteriorated for seven weeks.
There have been flowers, hugs, tears and candles as many questions stay surrounding her dying.
Bos disappeared in February. After a number of search events, family discovered she had been with a good friend now accused of breaking her cellphone and attempting to cover her physique.
Jose Luis Mendoza-Gonzalez is charged with concealing the dying and abuse of a corpse however is just not at the moment in custody underneath the SAFE-T Act.
“No one must be allowed to do what he performed and nonetheless be on the road. The SAFE-T Act ought to by no means come into play in terms of this. That is past the SAFE-T Act,” mentioned Bos’ stepfather, Eric Bos.Â
Mendoza-Gonzalez informed police that Bos overdosed inside his residence. After two days in his basement, he allegedly positioned her physique outdoors in a rubbish bin in his yard.
Her physique remained there for greater than 50 days.
An post-mortem discovered no indicators of trauma or battle. The household is now awaiting toxicology outcomes.
What’s subsequent:
Antioch Mayor Scott Gartner is pushing for reforms to the SAFE-T Act.
Bos leaves behind a 5-year-old daughter and an 8-month-old son.
Mendoza-Gonzalez is due again in court docket Could 8.
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