Frying pan was a weapon in murder of Ill. man., police say

By: Crimesider Staff
Topics: Daily Blotter

Nora Peterson, above, is charged with murder after allegedly striking her boyfriend with a frying pan

/ CBS Chicago/Elgin Police

(CBS) ELGIN, Ill. - Northern Illinois woman Nora Peterson is charged with murder after she allegedly hit her boyfriend in the head with a frying pan during an argument Saturday, CBS Chicago reports.

Police in Elgin, about 40 miles from Chicago, said the 34-year-old Peterson hit her live-in boyfriend Michael Mielczarek in the head with several items, including a frying pan, causing him to fall and hit his head on the floor.

Officers arrived Saturday afternoon after Mielczarek, 55, stopped breathing and Peterson called 911 for an ambulance. Paramedics took him to Provena Saint Joseph Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

An autopsy Monday found Mielczarek died of blunt force trauma to the head, according to a police release.

Peterson was charged with one count of first-degree murder, and is due to appear in bond court Tuesday.

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by cubsfan73 September 15, 2012 1:55 PM EDT: i know this girl and became friends with her. it's sad that the media neglects to mention that her boyfriend was constantly abusing and beating her. she was only defending herself, and im sure of that, in my opinion... he got what was coming to him.; Reply to this comment


by Blondie2424 August 28, 2012 9:49 PM EDT: Did ever see anyone get hit with a frying pan. I understand that it make a big clang. This is bizarre!; Reply to this comment


by randomites August 22, 2012 4:19 AM EDT: There should be a three day waiting period on buying frying pans.; Reply to this comment


by MegaProcrastination August 22, 2012 2:00 AM EDT: "With my big iron skillet in my hand, I'm gonna show you how a little woman can whip a great big man. If you live through the fight we're gonna have when you get home, you'll wake up and find yourself alone."

Anyone besides me remember that song from back in the sixties? Wanda Jackson sang it.; Reply to this comment


by zebra8835 August 22, 2012 12:34 AM EDT: I hope for the victims sake that it was a cast iron pan. I'd hate to think she whacked him five hundred times with an aluminum one.; Reply to this comment


by 14SmokinSkull August 21, 2012 11:15 PM EDT: I'm sorry, but when I hear about someone getting hit with a frying pan, the first thing that comes to mind is "Not the Mama!". I'm sure only a select few would understand that. As for the incident, that is messed up. She likely just meant to knock the crap out of him but ended up killing him instead. Sad.; Reply to this comment


by Jhihmoac August 21, 2012 9:05 PM EDT: Easy solve if you're playing the game, "Clue"..."She hit him in the head, with a frying pan, in the kitchen..."; Reply to this comment