Victoria Kotlinski, aged 7, was tragically killed on September 28, 2014, in Chicago. Victoria and her mother, Ania Kosinska, were found dead in their home, both victims of a brutal stabbing. The perpetrator was Maciej Kotlinski, Victoria's father, who was charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The motive for the killings remains unclear, though neighbors reported that the couple had frequent arguments.
Maciej Kotlinski reportedly displayed suicidal behavior afterward, which led to the discovery of the crime during a well-being check by police.