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Accused Deerfield Stalker Ruled Mentally Unfit for Trial

Lidia Kuzniar, charged in November for stalking Father Michael Pfleger, will get treatment in jail.

The Deerfield woman arrested in November for stalking Father Michael Pfleger was found unfit to stand trial today and transferred to the mental health ward in the Cook County Jail hospital, where she is being held without bond, for inpatient treatment, according to a story on CBS Chicago.

Earlier: Accused Deerfield Stalker Claims She Wants to Marry Father Pfleger

Lidia Kuzniar, 55, of Deerfield was originally arrested Nov. 18 at Pfleger’s St. Sabina Church in Chicago after repeated attempts to have contact with the priest, according to reports on Patch. She has said God wanted her to marry the well known clergyman.

At a hearing Tuesday in Cook County Criminal Court, Judge Matthew Coghlan ruled Kuzniar unfit to stand trial, according to a Chicago Tribune story. That generally means she is unable to understand or participate in the court proceedings.

After earlier attempts to talk to talk to Pfleger and interrupt services and other events at St. Sabina, the priest got a restraining order. After Kuzniar violated the order, she was arrested Nov. 18 on felony counts of stalking and aggravated stalking, according to previous Patch reports. She was ordered held without bail at that time.

McCloud February 6, 2013 at 05:17 pm
Maybe the Rev Wright would be a better option, since he likes to Rid'in Dirty.
Moe @ the Buck February 6, 2013 at 08:28 pm
Let this poor, harmless, lady go already. This mugshot alone tells me she's innocent. Crazy how you can get put in a nut house for having a crush on someone.

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Steven June 11, 2013 at 01:19 pm
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Mara, So sorry you feel this way. We feel that this really improves the neighborhood. Tried toRead More keep much of old structure, but Igor's rehab and lack of upkeep, made it impossible. couldn't even keep floors, all warped from water and walls full of mold. City did nothing to stop Igor from combining two distinct properties. I am having a champagne lunch Wed. June 19, 11:30 to 1:30. Would love for you to come and see the house. Maybe that will change your mind. Annette Kalcheim
Mara Meyer June 15, 2013 at 09:33 pm
Annette - my first statement was "beautiful house" so I have no qualms with your outcome -Read More however, this is a re-do, re-creation not the original house. But good luck! I am sure you will find a buyer quickly!
J.Lyn June 9, 2013 at 06:10 am
I neglected to include contact information. Please contact Jennifer at : j.lyn.mclick@gmail.com