A jury outside of Chicago convicted an Illinois man on Friday of murder and hate crime charges for the fatal 2023 stabbing of a Palestinian-American boy who lived on his property, an attack prosecutors said was fueled by anti-Muslim hate amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Czuba, who was convicted of first-degree murder, attempted murder, aggravated battery, and hate crimes, stabbed the pair more than 30 times in October of 2023, according to police.
Joseph M. Czuba, 73, faces up to life in prison for the attack on Wadee Alfayoumi, 6, and his mother, Hanan Shaheen, who was injured.
A week after the Hamas attack, Czuba forced his way into Shaheen’s room, stabbing her over a dozen times.
Joseph Czuba could face life in prison for 2023 stabbing attack against tenants.
