They were convicted on the charge of "aggravated criminal sexual abuse/handicap, aggravated criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault/weapon and murder with intent to kill or injure" of a 33-year-old victim in Cook.
The Registry lists them as compliant with their court-ordered conditions after their conviction.
Sexual predators and child murderers remain on the registry for the rest of their life. Sexually violent people are no longer listed 10 years after their conviction.
A study from SafeHome.org found an increase in the number of sex offenders in the US, up to approximately 780,000 people as of May 2021.
Illinois has the fifth-highest number of registered sex offenders and the 21st highest number of offenders per population of 100,000.
Registered Sex Offenders in University Park as of Oct. 15
| Offender | Title | Status | Crime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Walker | Non-verified Child Sex Offender | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sex abuse/bodily harm
Criminal sexual assault/force Failure to report annually/2+ Violate sex offender registration act |
| James Haywood | Sexual Predator | Non-Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim <13 |
| Samuel Marzette | Child Murderer/Murderer | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/handicap
Aggravated criminal sexual assault Aggravated criminal sexual assault/weapon Murder with intent to kill or injure |
| Thaddeus L. Van | Sexual Predator | Non-Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim 9-16
Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim <13 Failure to report a change of address/employment Failure to report annually/2+ |
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