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Missing Logan Square woman's boyfriend facing charges connected to her death

Brittany Battaglia  photo
Brittany Battaglia
courtesy of family

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - There are now charges against the boyfriend of a 33-year old woman who was found dead after being reported missing by her family last week on the Northwest Side.

34-year-old convicted sex offender Genesis Silva is charged with concealing the death of Brittany Battaglia in his apartment, at the 2000 block of N. Kimball. He's also charged with obstructing a police officer. Battaglia had lived a block away.


The Medical Examiner's Office determined multiple excised wounds caused the woman's death.

The victim's brother said he believes Silva is the prime suspect in his sister's death and that detectives are thoroughly investigating.

Silva had pleaded guilty of to aggravated sexual abuse of his ex-wife four years ago. He was sentenced to probation.

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