Sheridan Gorman’s family releases statement following her shocking murder, ‘deeply disappointed’

Gorman’s family said in a statement that they were “extremely disappointed in the policies and failures that allowed this man to continue committing crimes,” WGLT reported.

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“When systems fail – whether due to release decisions, lack of coordination or unwillingness to act – the consequences are not abstract. They are real,” the family said in a statement. “In our case, they are permanent. This case must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of state and federal law. There can be no loopholes, no shortcuts, and no second chances that put others at risk. Accountability must be complete.”

According to ABC 7, the attorney representing Gorman’s family also released a statement, saying in part, “Sheridan was 18 years old. She had her whole life ahead of her – her education, her future, her family, and the countless lives she would touch. All of that was taken away in an instant, and there is no way to make up for this loss.”

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“This person came in through an open door policy [former President] “Joe Biden and us and others. We’re killing tens of thousands of people,” Trump said, according to WGLT. “We’re doing a good job, but it’s a shame.” “

Medina-Medina was absent from court Monday because he was hospitalized with tuberculosis, officials said. He is currently being held at Illinois Masonic Medical Center for treatment. He faces first-degree murder and weapons charges.

According to court records, a warrant was issued for Medina’s arrest in 2023 after Medina stopped appearing in court on a shoplifting charge. Federal officials said the undocumented Venezuelan national should not have been released after his arrest in 2023.