In a shocking turn of events, a Chicago man has been arrested by ICE after allegedly concealing the corpse of a woman in his backyard for nearly two months. Jose Mendoza Gonzalez, an undocumented immigrant, was taken into federal custody this weekend, just three months after an Illinois judge released him under the state’s controversial no cash bail policy, known as the Safety Act.

The grim discovery of 37-year-old Megan Boss’s body was made in April, hidden in a container on Mendoza Gonzalez’s property. She had been reported missing for several weeks. While Mendoza Gonzalez claims she died from a fentanyl overdose, the coroner has yet to determine the official cause of death. The case has ignited outrage, with critics pointing fingers at the judicial system that allowed Mendoza Gonzalez to roam free while facing serious allegations.

Megan’s mother, Jennifer Boss, was present at the White House last week advocating for anti-fentanyl legislation when she shared her daughter’s tragic story with President Biden. “I hope that she sees that I’m fighting for her,” Jennifer said, expressing her frustration over the delays in justice. She believes that had authorities acted sooner, her daughter’s case might have taken a different turn.

With Mendoza Gonzalez now facing deportation, the community is left grappling with the implications of a system that critics say failed to protect them from a man accused of hiding a body while living among them. As the investigation continues, the urgency for reform in how such cases are handled grows ever more pressing. The chilling reality of this case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that lurk in the shadows of our neighborhoods.