New Buffalo, MI Attorney News Archive

In a disturbing case of alleged domestic violence, Adam Beckerink, 47, a former lawyer from Chicago, is facing serious charges for the murder of his estranged wife, Caitlyn Tracey, 36. A judge has ordered Beckerink to remain in custody following accusations that he pushed Caitlyn over a railing from the 24th floor of their South Loop condo, resulting in her tragic death in October 2024.

Prosecutors argue that the couple had a turbulent relationship, backed by a history of civil litigation. Just months before her death, Caitlyn had obtained an order of protection against Beckerink. Cook County prosecutors, led by Assistant State’s Attorney Anne McCord Rodgers, highlighted Beckerink's prior domestic violence incidents that occurred both in Chicago and New Buffalo, Michigan.

In response, Beckerink's defense attorney, Todd Pugh, claims there are significant inconsistencies in the prosecution's narrative. He suggests that Caitlyn's death may have been self-inflicted, pointing to the couple's ongoing struggles with substance abuse as a contributing factor.