Crime
Amazon Employee Fatally Stabbed in Berkeley Warehouse Altercation, suspect arrested and charged
According to court documents, surveillance footage captured the confrontation between Thrower and Anderson-Lane.
The Berkeley Police Department is investigating the fatal stabbing of an Amazon employee that occurred Sunday night, January 7, 2025, at the company’s warehouse located at 8850 Springdale Avenue.
Officers responded to reports of a stabbing at approximately 8 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered 31-year-old Kenneth Anderson-Lane suffering from a stab wound sustained during an altercation with a co-worker.
Anderson-Lane was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities identified the suspect as 41-year-old Patrick Thrower, a resident of St. Louis. Thrower was taken into custody at the scene without incident.
Thrower has been charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of armed criminal action.
According to court documents, surveillance footage captured the confrontation between Thrower and Anderson-Lane.
The footage shows Thrower holding a knife prior to the stabbing outside the main entrance of the warehouse. Additionally, Thrower admitted to possessing the knife used in the incident.
Another employee identified Thrower as being involved in the altercation, providing further evidence in the case.
Amazon released a statement expressing condolences and emphasizing their focus on supporting employees in the aftermath of the tragedy:
“We’re saddened by this senseless act of violence and are focused on providing support for our employees at this time. We’ll defer to the Berkeley Police Department for additional information and continue to assist them with their investigation.”
The Berkeley Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation and stabbing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Berkeley authorities.
This tragic incident highlights the critical need for workplace safety and conflict resolution to prevent such acts of violence.
Crime
Noemi Hernandez, Mother of Four Murdered By Her Husband Hector Luvianos Two Days Before Christmas
BATAVIA, Ill. — A devastating domestic homicide has left a family and community in mourning just days before Christmas.
Noemi Hernandez, a devoted mother of four, was fatally attacked in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 23, in what prosecutors allege was a violent act committed by her husband.
The incident occurred at an apartment building in the 100 block of Church Street in Batavia.
According to court records and police reports, at approximately 4:37 a.m., Batavia police were dispatched after a man contacted emergency dispatchers and stated that he had killed his wife.
Responding officers located the man outside the apartment building and took him into custody without incident.
When officers entered the apartment, they found Hernandez suffering from severe, life-threatening injuries.
First responders immediately attempted life-saving measures; however, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the suspect as Hector B. Luvianos, 37, who was transported to the Batavia Police Department for questioning.
With assistance from the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force, investigators determined the incident was domestic-related and involved only the two individuals. Police emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
On Dec. 24, 2025, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser and Batavia Police Chief Eric Blowers announced that Luvianos has been formally charged with first-degree murder, a Class M felony under Illinois law.
He appeared in court the same day for a pretrial detention hearing, after which a judge ordered him held in the Kane County Jail while the case proceeds.
The Kane County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the official cause and manner of Hernandez’s death.
In the wake of the tragedy, Hernandez’s family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral and related expenses.
In the fundraiser, the family described Noemi as “the heart of her family,” noting that she worked tirelessly, loved deeply, and always placed her children first. Her sudden death, they wrote, has left the family emotionally devastated and financially unprepared.
As an immigrant family with limited resources and no life insurance, they now face the burden of funeral and cremation costs, legal fees, and other unexpected expenses, all while supporting four children grieving the loss of their mother.
The family is asking for community support to allow them to lay Noemi to rest with dignity and focus on healing rather than financial hardship.
The investigation remains ongoing.