"This is a shocking and tragic case, and we send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Caitlin Tracey. Our firm was not aware of the domestic violence and other allegations against Adam Beckerink asserted in various legal proceedings until recent media accounts of her death. Once we confirmed key facts, the partners board swiftly removed Adam as a partner of Duane Morris LLP. He is no longer associated with our firm."
"The defendant pled no contest to this case so he could avoid describing the brutal acts and crimes he inflicted on Caitlin, Judge, please know that our daughter never stood a chance against this brute. She was only 4'11". She weighed 103 pounds. Instead of meeting our daughter for dinner, my husband and I visit her grave. There is no justice that can heal our pain, no means to bring her back, or to take away the physi"
Caitlin Tracey was found dead in a Chicago South Loop stairwell on October 27, 2024; a severed foot was found nearby. One year later prosecutors issued an arrest warrant accusing Adam P. Beckerink of throwing Tracey over a stairwell railing, causing a 24-floor fall that killed her. Prior to the arrest warrant, abuse allegations against Beckerink surfaced publicly and Duane Morris removed him from the partnership. Beckerink pleaded no contest to abuse-related charges and pleaded guilty to contempt for violating a no-contact order, and is serving three months in a Michigan jail. Traceys family delivered a victim impact statement at sentencing.
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