Man pleads guilty in shooting death of pregnant woman, dragging body into Chicago alley

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man pled guilty to charges related to the shooting death of a pregnant woman on Chicago's South Side.

The victim's family was outraged while speaking after court Wednesday after her killer received lesser charges.

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In February 2024, 24-year-old Itzel Camarena was found between two trash cans in Chatham neighborhood. She was six months pregnant.

The Cook County Medical Examiner said Camarena died from a gunshot wound to the face.

Dontrell Anderson was charged with her murder and concealing a homicide.

On Wednesday, Anderson pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter and one count of concealing a homicide.

He was sentenced to 19 years, to be served at 50%. He was awarded credit for a total of 916 days.

Camarena's mother says the Cook County State's Attorney's Office told her Anderson's Miranda rights were violated, and that's why he's getting lesser charges.

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Investigators said Anderson strangled and fatally shot Camarena in her face as she visited him at his family.

Prosecutors said Anderson shot Camarena on a couch, adding that they have surveillance video of him dragging her body, which was wrapped in a white sheet, out to the alley. Police also recovered a bloody couch cushion, but never said if any weapons were found.

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