Waukegan man Jose Mendoza-Gonzalez, accused of concealing, abusing corpse of Antioch woman Megan Bos, could be deported
Share this @internewscast.com

CHICAGO (WLS) — Over the weekend, a man named Jose Mendoza-Gonzalez was taken off the street in Chicago by Immigration and Customs Enforcement as they claim he is a suspected criminal.

According to an ICE website, he’s now been transferred, and is currently in a regional detention center in Indiana.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

“When I found out that he was picked up, I was absolutely stunned,” Jennifer Bos told ABC7 Chicago’s Maher Kawash on Sunday.

She says Mendoza-Gonzalez’s existence and relative freedom outside of jail has haunted her for months.

“I’m left with what I’m left with, you know, which is just the thoughts of what he did to her,” Bos said.

Back in April, authorities in Lake County, Illinois, discovered the body of Megan, the missing adult daughter of Bos from Antioch. Her body was found hidden in a trash can located on Mendoza-Gonzalez’s property in Waukegan.

According to hand-written Waukegan police reports and documents filed in Lake County court, Mendoza-Gonzalez is accused of “concealing the death of a person who died from non-homicidal causes,” “destroying physical evidence by smashing and disposing of a cell phone,” and abusing a corpse.

On April 12, two months after Megan Bos’ death, a Lake County judge ruled he was “not charged with a detention-eligible offense.”

Mendoza-Gonzalez signed his pre-trial release form, agreeing to no contact with Jennifer Bos.

Initially, Bos says, she didn’t want ICE to come after the man living in the U.S. without legal authorization charged with hiding her deceased daughter.

“I really wanted him to face the consequence of what he did,” Bos said.

Illinois law prevents local law enforcement from working with federal immigration authorities.

State Rep. Tom Weber has worked on Jennifer Bos’ case for months.

“We have an individual that was willing to put the body of a young lady in a garbage can, pour bleach over, smash a phone so no one can track it. That person should never be allowed to be a citizen, and should be deported instantly,” Weber said.

A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security confirmed Sunday Mendoza-Gonzalez was arrested by ICE.

Jennifer Bos says that brings her some relief.

Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart said his office is now preparing a request for Mendoza-Gonzalez to be held locally rather than deported.

Rinehart says he believes a criminal trial and jail sentence is a more appropriate form of justice for Megan Bos’ family.

When ABC7 Chicago pressed ICE for answers on Mendoza-Gonzalez’s status they referred the I-Team back to a press release about his arrest by their agents.

Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Some Head Start preschools shutter as shutdown continues

Head Start Preschools Close Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown: Impact on Early Childhood Education

The ongoing government shutdown has led to a cascade of closures among…
Blue city repeat offender arrested nine times released again despite alleged violent history

Controversial Release: Blue City’s Repeat Offender with Violent Past Arrested 9 Times and Freed Again

A man from North Carolina is once again free after facing his…
Charlie Kirk's widow fights to keep news cameras in courtroom for accused assassin's trial

Justice in the Spotlight: Widow of Charlie Kirk Battles for Courtroom Transparency in High-Profile Trial

Tune in for an in-depth conversation: Catch the full interview this Wednesday…
Avalanche in Nepal kills 7 climbers on Mount Yalung Ri

Tragic Avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri Claims Lives of Seven Climbers in Nepal

An avalanche on Monday devastated a camp in Nepal, claiming the lives…
Winthrop Harbor news: Trent Schneider arrested in 2800-block of 15th Street for threatening to kill Donald Trump, officials say

Breaking: Trent Schneider Arrested in Winthrop Harbor for Alleged Threats Against Donald Trump

A man from the northern suburbs of Illinois was taken into custody…
JPMorgan Ignored Red Flags, $1B Epstein Transaction Report

JPMorgan Overlooked Warnings in $1 Billion Epstein Deal, Report Reveals

New information from JPMorgan Chase documents reveals the bank was repeatedly warned…
Coca-Cola debuts new flavor for the holidays

Coca-Cola Unveils Exciting New Flavor for the Holiday Season

This holiday season, Coca-Cola is introducing a limited-edition beverage that combines the…
Harvard Medical School explosion suspects on the run, police say it's safe to return to campus

Suspects at Large: Harvard Medical School Explosion Update & Campus Safety Assurance

Following the weekend’s explosion at Harvard Medical School in Boston, authorities are…
Man injured after being shot in driveway of Grand Park home, JSO says

Breaking: Man Seriously Injured in Grand Park Driveway Shooting – Latest Updates from JSO

In Jacksonville, Florida, a man is on the road to recovery after…
Blue city repeat offender arrested nine times released again despite alleged violent history

Chronic Offender in Blue City Released Once More Despite Alleged Violent Past

A North Carolina resident with a history of multiple arrests is once…
Suspects in foiled Halloween terror plot pictured practicing at Michigan gun range: FBI

FBI Unveils Images of Halloween Plot Suspects at Michigan Shooting Range

EXCLUSIVE TO FOX: Two men from Michigan have been charged with plotting…
New York City's mayoral election: Letters

Key Insights from New York City Mayoral Candidates Revealed

The Issue: Polls show Zohran Mamdani in the lead as New Yorkers…