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Chicago Man Sought Release After Bali Murder Case | Chicago News
A Chicago man, Tommy Schaefer, convicted in Indonesia for helping his girlfriend murder her mother and hide the body in a suitcase on Bali in 2014, is now facing federal conspiracy charges in the U.S. after being deported. His defense argues he shouldn’t remain jailed—citing non-violent charges, no flight risk, and serious health issues from prison-related COVID-19. Meanwhile, his girlfriend, Heather Mack, has already pleaded guilty and is serving a 26-year sentence. A judge will decide on Schaefer’s release ahead of trial, weighing his health and legal arguments against the brutal nature of…
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