A 22-year-old Chicago man is in custody after being charged with multiple counts of criminal sexual assault after being accused of sexually abusing a patient at The Markund Hyde Center in Geneva.
Marklund serves infants, children, teens and adults with severe and profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs.
According to Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser, in August and early September 2023, the suspect sexually assaulted the victim, whom he knew had a severe or profound intellectual disability and was unable to give consent.
In April 2024, it was discovered that the victim was nearly fully pregnant. She later gave birth.
The Kane County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation that involved securing multiple buccal swab DNA tests from current and previous male employees. After the suspect’s DNA test came back positive, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office secured a sealed order for his arrest.
The suspect has been charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault, a Class X Felony (3 counts); Criminal Sexual Assault, a Class 1 Felony; and Aggravated Battery, a Class 3 Felony.
The suspect was arrested and brought to the Kane County jail on Friday, May 10, where he remains while his case is pending.
“The defendant is facing serious charges for his heinous actions against a vulnerable individual,” Mosser said in a press release. “I want to thank the Sheriff’s office for their thorough investigation. Our office is committed to seeking justice for the victim and holding perpetrators of such egregious crimes fully accountable. We will vigorously prosecute this case to ensure that justice is served and to protect our community from such reprehensible acts.”
