On May 22, 2009, Mrs. Randulich, the mother of Keith Randulich, experienced a tragedy that no parent should ever have to face. She lost two of her children in one night: one to murder and one to prison. Her 17-year-old son, Keith, stabbed his 4-year-old half-sister, Sabrina Clement, to death in the basem*nt of their home in Mokena, Illinois. He claimed he did it to “save” her from being sexually abused by a family member, but he never named the alleged abuser. What drove Keith to commit such a horrific act, and how did his mother cope with the aftermath?
Keith Randulich: An Honor Student Turned Killer
Keith Randulich was born on April 16, 1991, in Mokena, Illinois. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, along with his two brothers and his half-sister, Sabrina. He attended Lincoln-Way East High School, where he was an honor student and a member of the chess club. He had plans to attend Purdue University after graduation, and he wanted to become an engineer. He seemed to have a bright future ahead of him, but something dark was lurking inside him.
According to Daily Crime, Keith had been asking his mother for a gun, claiming he needed it to protect Sabrina. His mother refused, thinking he was joking or exaggerating. She had no idea that he was serious, and that he had a twisted motive for wanting a weapon. On the night of May 22, 2009, while his parents were away at a school event for his younger brother, Keith lured Sabrina to the basem*nt, where he slit her throat with a steak knife. He then called 911 twice, telling them to “come over quick” and that he had killed his sister. When the police arrived, they found Sabrina’s lifeless body on the floor, and Keith covered in blood. He calmly confessed to the murder, and said he did it because he believed she was being molested by a family member. He never identified the person he accused, and no evidence of abuse was ever found.
Sabrina Clement: A Little Girl With a Big Smile
Sabrina Clement was born on February 14, 2005, in Tinley Park, Illinois. She was the daughter of Mrs. Randulich and her second husband, who was not Keith’s biological father. She was a happy and playful child, who loved to paint, dance, and watch cartoons. She had a big smile that could light up a room, and she adored her older brother, Keith. She trusted him and followed him wherever he went, even to the basem*nt where he ended her life.
According to The Herald-News, Sabrina’s funeral was held on May 28, 2009, at St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr Church in Tinley Park. Hundreds of mourners attended the service, where Sabrina was remembered as a “beautiful angel” who brought joy to everyone who knew her. She was buried in a pink casket, wearing a white dress and a tiara. Her mother placed a teddy bear and a picture of Sabrina and Keith in the casket, as a symbol of their bond.
Mrs. Randulich: A Mother Who Lost Everything
Mrs. Randulich, whose first name has not been publicly revealed, was the mother of four children: Keith, Sabrina, and two other sons. She was a devoted and loving mother, who worked as a nurse and cared for her family. She had no idea that her eldest son was capable of such violence, and that he had a twisted fantasy of saving his sister from a nonexistent threat. She was shocked and devastated by the murder, and she had to face the unimaginable pain of losing two children in one night.
According to The Chicago Tribune, Mrs. Randulich was not present at Keith’s trial, where he pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to 40 years in prison. She did, however, write a letter to the judge, asking for mercy on her son. She said that Keith was a good boy who had a mental breakdown, and that he loved Sabrina more than anyone. She also said that she still loved Keith, and that she hoped he would find peace and forgiveness. She said that she had forgiven him, and that she prayed for him every day. She also said that she missed Sabrina terribly, and that she wished she could hold her again.
Mrs. Randulich’s current whereabouts and condition are unknown. She has not spoken publicly about the case, and she has likely tried to move on with her life. She has endured a tragedy that few can comprehend, and she has lost two children that she will never see again. She is a mother who has suffered more than anyone should, and she deserves respect and sympathy.
