Authorities said that a tenant in Chicago is accused of killing and dismembering her landlord, whose body was discovered inside a freezer inside the residence following an altercation over an eviction notice. Sandra Kolalou, 36, has been accused of killing Frances Walker, 69, who was reported missing by another local on October 10.
Walker’s family told ABC7 that the landlord had called the cops on Sandra Kolalou “many times,” with records showing authorities responded to the home five times this month alone.
Walker’s niece acknowledged that Kolalou has “rights as a tenant,” but added “if you fear for your safety… the landlord should have rights (too).”
“They have rights as a tenant, but if you fear for your safety or have issues, the landlord should have rights not only as a landlord but as cohabiter of the domain,” niece Cory Walker said.
Walker’s niece went on to say that she felt law enforcement’s “hands were tied,” but that her death has “changed the trajectory of our lives.”
“I feel like their hands were tied or maybe there was something that could have been done differently. It’s changed the trajectory of our lives. It’s leaving such a hole.”
On Wednesday, a prosecutor at Kolalou’s bond hearing noted that she had a contentious relationship with Walker, with things escalating into a screaming match on the night of the murder, authorities say.
Walker had served Sandra Kolalou an eviction notice
Law enforcement also confirmed that Walker had placed an eviction notice on Kolalou’s door the day before her death.
“That very well could possibly be what escalated this into the defendant becoming extremely angry and committing this horrific act,” Chicago Police Chief of Detectives Brendan Deenihan told ABC7 at the time.
Sandra Kolalou is also charged with concealing a homicidal death as well aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and is currently being held without bail, according to the outlet.
The New York Post reported that earlier this year, Kolalou had previously been charged with battery to cause bodily harm.
Meanwhile, a Facebook fundraiser has been organized by Walker’s family to cover cremation and funeral expenses, which will take place on Saturday.
Kolalou is scheduled to be back in court on October 31, the Post reports.
