There were no killers. Rather, it was an elaborate ruse by a well-known and, by some accounts, beloved officer who staged his own suicide to escape the outcome of a pending investigation. Fox Lake police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz’s notorious death 10 years ago made national news and its ripple effects across the law enforcement community reverberate to this day.

Gerald Steele is the founder of Stonegate Health Rehab. He shares expert insights, recovery tips, and rehab resources to support individuals on their journey to wellness.