"Paroled Man Kills 11-Year-Old Protecting Pregnant Mother in Chicago Stabbing"

An 11-year-old boy in Illinois was killed while trying to protect his pregnant mother from her knife-wielding ex-boyfriend, who had been released from prison a day earlier. The ex-boyfriend, Crosetti Brand, forced his way into the woman's home and brutally attacked the family, resulting in the boy's death and the mother being critically injured. Brand had a history of violence and had violated parole before. The tragic incident has sparked outrage and raised questions about the parole system's handling of dangerous offenders. A community vigil was held to remember the heroic 11-year-old victim.