| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 14, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 14, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/14/missing-wife-murder-joliet-bernal/ |
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A former Joliet Township resident accused of killing his wife in 1988 will
remain out of jail as he awaits trial in a mystery that has spanned nearly 40
years.
Will County Judge Art Smigielski this week denied a motion to detain Gilbert
Bernal Sr. until his trial. However, the 82-year-old man, who ...