Portage Park Community Mourns as Family Raises Funeral Funds for Stabbed Nanny; Questions Raised About Domestic Violence Protections

According to the Block Club Chicago, 54-year-old nanny Lacramioara Beldie was fatally stabbed earlier this week in Portage Park, allegedly by her husband Constantin Beldie. Later, the accused was discovered dead in a nearby car. Lacramioara had previously requested protective orders against Constantin due to the couple’s history of domestic violence.

Friends lovingly called her Mirela, Lacramioara Beldie was remembered by her children for her nurturing nature and kindness. In order to cover the costs of her funeral, including the cost of returning her remains to her home country of Romania, the family must now promptly set up a GoFundMe campaign. By Saturday morning, the campaign had raised around $13,500 of its $20,000 goal. Her daughter Ani Beldie stated, “Her soul was a ray of light,” recalling her mother’s unwavering warmth and compassion.

According to The Chicago Sun-Times, Lacramioara’s efforts had a profound impact on numerous families, creating enduring bonds and leaving a lasting legacy in the hearts of those she helped. The impact she had on the kids she looked after and the commitment she made to her job are described on the fundraiser website.

The circumstances surrounding Lacramioara Beldie’s death have raised questions about the Cook County legal system. Constantin Beldie, who was accused of killing his wife, had a history of abusing her. Nevertheless, he was charged and released on GPS monitoring. Proponents of domestic abuse and elected authorities have expressed their worry, arguing that Lacramioara was not adequately protected by the system. According to authorities, an off-duty police detective who tried to stop the stabbing event was injured but not seriously.

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