William Zientek, 46, formally pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the shooting death of Dr. Olga Duchon, a well-respected endocrinologist from Vernon Hills. Prosecutors allege Zientek lured Duchon to his home on November 17, 2024, where he attacked her and shot her in front of their daughter. Zientek's attorney claims self-defense, but Duchon's family disputes this.
CHICAGO -- The man accused of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend – a well-known northwest suburban doctor – formally pleaded not guilty to murder charges on Thursday.William Zientek, 46, was indicted last month in the shooting death of Dr. Olga Duchon, of Vernon Hills. He pleaded not guilty at an arraignment hearing on Thursday at the Rolling Meadows Courthouse.Duchon was a well-respected endocrinologist with a practice in Mundelein.
Duchon's family has said they don't buy the self-defense claim.Police and prosecutors have not confirmed or denied that Duchon had a gun.Duchon had been fighting in court to keep Zientek away from her before the shooting. Court records show Duchon filed for an order of protection in November 2021, saying Zientek had left multiple guns spread all over the house, and had threatened to kill her and himself if she left him.
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