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Beloved nurse and mom allegedly sexually assaulted and killed by ex-boyfriend in hours-long, recorded attack

Nypost · · 647 words · By Zoe Hussain
Victim Advocacy Domestic violence criminal justice
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12 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Police responded to a home in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg for a welfare check after a 911 caller reported not having heard from mom Katherine “Kat” Torbick, 43, throughout the day on April 30, according to the Schaumburg Police Department.”
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Multiple independent sources (NBC, Cook County/Police reports) confirm that Schaumburg police responded to a welfare check for Katherine Torbick on April 30 after a caller reported not hearing from her.
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web search NEUTRAL — According to the Schaumburg Police Department, officers responded at approximately 9:20 p.m. on April 30, 2026, to a residence in the 1700 block of West Weathersfield Way after a 911 caller reported c…
https://countryherald.com/news/cook-county-man-charged-with-…
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web search NEUTRAL — About 9:20 p.m. on April 30, Schaumburg police responded to a well-being check at 1727 W. Weathersfield Way, with the caller expressing concern about Torbick, whom she had not heard from throughout th…
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/man-charged-with-first…
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web search NEUTRAL — Since April 30, Motykie had remained under guard while receiving medical care at a treatment facility, according to Schaumburg police. He was processed ahead of his hearing Friday in Rolling Meadows, …
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/she-mattered-colleagues-…
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“Officers... forced their way into the couple’s home and discovered Torbick’s body, police said.”
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Multiple sources confirm that police forced entry into the home and discovered Torbick's body.
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web search NEUTRAL — Upon arrival, police discovered Torbick dead at the scene with multiple signs of trauma throughout her body. Police say Motykie was in the garage of the home, and was immediately arrested.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/schaumburg-man-charged-for…
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web search NEUTRAL — Schaumburg police said they responded to a welfare check at Torbick's home at 9:20pm, and found Motykie in the garage and his ex-girlfriend dead on a couch inside the property.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/nurse-allegedly-killed-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Schaumburg, IL – A man is facing a first-degree murder charge after a woman was found dead inside a Schaumburg home following a welfare check late last month.Police forced entry into the home and loca…
https://countryherald.com/news/cook-county-man-charged-with-…
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“Motykie, 56, was found in the garage and arrested on an outstanding warrant for a domestic battery case involving Torbick.”
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Multiple sources confirm Kevin Motykie (56) was found in the garage and arrested on an outstanding warrant for domestic battery involving Torbick.
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web search NEUTRAL — Schaumburg police said they knew of a recent domestic violence incident at that same home involving Torbick and 56-year-old Kevin Motykie, who had a pending arrest warrant for aggravated domestic batt…
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/schaumburg-kevin-motyki…
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web search NEUTRAL — Police officers arrested Motykie in the garage at the residence, authorities said. Katherine Torbick, 43, of Schaumburg, was found dead as a result of homicide on Thursday in the 1700 block of West We…
https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/05/08/authorities-sc…
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web search NEUTRAL — Kevin Motykie v. Gary Motykie. Update Required To play the media update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin. Download MP3.06:32 was involved in the Hatsi Tanepet case. 06:35 A…
https://www.courtlistener.com/audio/98372/kevin-motykie-v-ga…
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“He now also faces a charge for first-degree murder and aggravated sexual assault, cops added.”
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Multiple sources confirm Motykie is charged with first-degree murder and sexual assault.
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web search NEUTRAL — Schaumburg police said they knew of a recent domestic violence incident at that same home involving Torbick and 56-year-old Kevin Motykie, who had a pending arrest warrant for aggravated domestic batt…
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/schaumburg-kevin-motyki…
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web search NEUTRAL — Court records show Motykie was charged on Tuesday with first-degree murder, a Class M felony, and an arrest warrant was issued. Police have not announced yet when he will be transported to court or pr…
https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/05/06/murder-charges…
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web search NEUTRAL — Kevin D. Motykie, of Schaumburg, was charged with first degree murder in the death of Katherine D. Torbick, 43, according to Wednesday press release from Schaumburg Police.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/man-charged-with-first…
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“The couple had been dating for 10 years and lived together, but broke up earlier this year.”
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Sources confirm the couple lived together and dated for approximately 10 years; one source explicitly mentions prosecutors stating they had been dating for about 10 years.
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web search NEUTRAL — Police said they found Motykie in the garage and took him into custody. Motykie was charged with first-degree murder and sexual assault. At his detention hearing on Friday, prosecutors said Motykie an…
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/schaumburg-kevin-motyki…
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web search NEUTRAL — It’s unknown if Torbick and Motykie had broken up before she started dating the new person. Prosecutors also said Torbick had a 12-year-old son living in the Schaumburg home with Motykie and Torbick. …
https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/05/08/authorities-sc…
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web search NEUTRAL — An investigation revealed that Torbick and Motykie were living in the home together and dating. Motykie was processed on his previous warrant for domestic battery as well as a new charge for first-deg…
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/schaumburg-man-charged-for…
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“Cops discovered a digital recording device on Motykie that contained an over 7-hour-long audio recording of Torbick being sexually assaulted, bound, beaten, and eventually strangled, according to WGN9.”
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Multiple sources confirm the discovery of a digital recording device on Motykie containing over 7 hours of audio documenting the assault and killing.
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web search NEUTRAL — Cops discovered a digital recording device on Motykie that contained an over 7-hour-long audio recording of Torbick being sexually assaulted, bound, beaten, and eventually strangled, according to WGN9…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/us-news/beloved-nurse-and-mom-…
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web search NEUTRAL — When Motykie was taken into custody, officers found an audio recording device in his pocket containing a nightmarish seven-hour recording of him torturing Torbick, police said.
https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/world/nurse-allegedly-killed-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Kevin D. Motykie. Authorities say the sexual assault and strangulation of a 43-year-old Schaumburg woman was captured on a digital audio recording device belonging to the man charged with her April 30…
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260508/news/prosecutors-digita…
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“Police said Motykie appeared highly intoxicated and was slurring his speech upon his arrest.”
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Only one provided evidence source explicitly mentions that Motykie appeared highly intoxicated and was slurring his speech upon arrest.
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web search NEUTRAL — Police said Motykie appeared highly intoxicated and was slurring his speech upon his arrest. He later allegedly admitted to taking lorazepam and hydrocodone, the outlet reported.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/us-news/beloved-nurse-and-mom-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Officers were aware of a recent domestic violence incident at this location involving Torbick and Kevin D. Motykie. He had a pending arrest warrant for aggravated domestic battery to Torbick. Officers…
https://x.com/SchaumburgIL/status/2052830343401492510
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web search NEUTRAL — A Schaumburg man is charged with first degree murder in the death of a woman he had been in a relationship with, in an hours-long attack that prosecutors say was recorded.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/schaumburg-man-kevin-mo…
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“He later allegedly admitted to taking lorazepam and hydrocodone, the outlet reported.”
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Only one provided evidence source mentions that Motykie allegedly admitted to taking lorazepam and hydrocodone.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kevin Motykie allegedly sexually assaulted and strangled Katherine Torbick at their Illinois home in an hours-long, recorded attack. Schaumberg Police.He later allegedly admitted to taking lorazepam a…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/us-news/beloved-nurse-and-mom-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Quora is a place to gain and share knowledge. It's a platform to ask questions and connect with people who contribute unique insights and quality answers. This empowers people to learn from each other…
https://www.quora.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Take lorazepam exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Never use lorazepam in larger amounts, or fo…
https://www.drugs.com/lorazepam.html
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“Torbick worked as a gastroenterology nurse for over two decades at a nearby hospital and as a registered nurse at a medical spa, according to the local outlet.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Torbick's specific employment history as a gastroenterology nurse or at a medical spa.
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“Fox River MedSpa in Algonquin remembered Torbick as a loving mother who cared deeply about her clients.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Fox River MedSpa or their comments on Torbick.
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“Motykie had a lengthy history of domestic violence allegations and was accused of choking Torbick at their home in mid-March, as well as hitting her and trying to gouge out her eyeballs, the outlet said.”
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“Motykie was ordered held without bail and will return to court on May 29.”
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