Caitlin Tracey case: Husband's motion rejected as family moves forward with burial plans

CHICAGO - Caitlin Tracey’s parents can now move forward with plans to lay their daughter to rest in Michigan after a Cook County judge on Wednesday denied an emergency motion filed by her husband.

The motion, which aimed to block the family from transporting Caitlin’s remains, was filed as part of an ongoing legal dispute that began following her death last month. Her body was found in the stairwell of a South Loop apartment building, and the case remains under investigation by the Chicago Police Department.

The judge’s decision came a week after a restraining order was lifted, giving Caitlin’s parents, Andrew and Monica Tracey, authority over her remains. The family has accused Adam Beckerink of domestic violence, pointing to pending cases in Michigan where Caitlin was listed as the victim.

In a statement following the ruling, the Tracey family’s attorney, Andrew Cunniff, said the family is grateful for the outcome.

"No one should have to bury their child, much less fight a legal battle to do it. Thankfully, the right side prevailed, and Caitlin will remain with her family where she belongs. She can finally receive the dignified memorial she deserves."

Caitlin’s parents plan to hold her funeral in Michigan in the coming days. The investigation continues as the family calls for justice for their daughter.