A 45-year-old man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after he allegedly stabbed his parents to death inside of their Highland Park apartment Wednesday morning.
Barry Goldberg appeared in Lake County court on Thursday for a bond hearing in connection with the case. He was ordered held on $5 million bond, according to prosecutors.
Officers responding to a wellness check at 1850 Green Bay Road Wednesday morning found blood under the door and then forced entry into the apartment, Highland Park police said.
Two people, identified as 79-year-old Ronald and 74-year-old Renee Goldberg, were both discovered inside of the apartment after they were stabbed multiple times. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Lake County Coroner's Office ruled their death a homicide as a result of multiple sharp force injuries.
Barry Goldberg was identified as a person-of-interest in the case on Wednesday, and was later charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
His next court date has not yet been set.
