Mike Hatch's daughter Anne found dead in Chicago

• I work at Accenture, too, but did not know Anne. But, what on earth compelled this beautiful, young woman working for a great company in a great city to end her life? I have two friends who committed suicide and each was experiencing tremendous pain over personal relationships. I can't imagine that 5 or 6 years later after the incident in Chicago had any bearing on her decision to take her own life. From what those on this forum who knew her personally wrote about her, it seems to me she had already put that situation behind her. Obviously, Accenture had no issues since they hired Anne. I cannot help but think this is another case of a relationship gone wrong and in the throes of despair, some people look at life and death and choose death. I feel let down by people who choose suicide - it is the ultimate in selfishness - because it leaves the rest of us behind to deal with the fall out. Still, I wish Anne peace. She seemed like a good and decent woman and I will pray for her soul is at peace in Heaven with God and Jesus.

• My daughter didn't go to school with them and I don't feel some need to defend her because she lived on Michigan Ave or was my neighbor once. All I saw was her behave like another entitled obnoxious disrespectful drunk to my co-workers and the police that night. To hear they used daddy's lawyers and some juice to turn the case into somethin it wasn't showed me the sleazy greasy ways of the people who think they can step on the little people and get away with it. I saw it with my own eyes and you all didn't so you can kiss it where the sun don't shine. Those girls needed to go to jail because they behaved like animals. If the truth hurt, so be it. If you think the police and employees lied then you are the naive one from under some rock.

• I've known Anne since she was just entering her teens. She was one of my daughter's closest friends. Anne had wise and wonderful friends who remain so today. Their grief at this senseless loss is unfathomable. They knew her ready smile, kind words, fun loving nature and deep love of animals. Taking her own life is a measure of deep sadness that we all regret. The crassness of some of these comments reveal the lack of character of those who didn't know her but feel qualified to analyze this tragedy. Shame on you.

• As Anne's neighbor in the 535 Building I am shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Anne's death. Anne was a lovely, friendly, NICE, young lady that brightened the lives of those she met. My heartfelt condolences go out to her friends and family. As to the wretched soles that posted those vile negative comments, please crawl back under the rock from which you came, and stay there. (If this board is monitored I would have expected them to be removed, no one wants to read that garbage.)

• Our best wishes go to this family and we wish them grace and love in a very difficult time.

• Excuse me Hans and any one else that is being negative and judgmental during this horrible time. I think its safe to say that none of you have ever met Anne Hatch. So what makes you think you know her? It's sad that you believe everything you read in the media. Then turn it around and spew it out as your own opinions. You and anyone else that assumes they know anything about the Hatch family based on what they have read or seen. Should keep their opinions to themselves. I knew Anne and her Family, and they are a loving family just like any other. Anne was a shining light in a dull world, and I am very sad that that she is gone. Please, if you have nothing nice to say, then say nothing at all.

• Sadly, the only reason that these two horribly behaved nitwits were acquitted was that their father abused the power of his office and was able to influence a political hack of a judge, in Cook County, Illinois to wrongly acquit these two girls who behaved like drunken nincompoops that night in Chicago. Where else but in "Crook County" can one with money and power so easily fix a misdemeanor trial with such ease? If their father wasn't such an egotistical enabling coddler of his daughter's unacceptable behaviors maybe this one's still unresolved psychological/alcohol/dope addiction issues would have been met head on and resolved and she'd still be alive. Tragedy upon tragedy.

• I worked with Anne for a short time and I will say that from what I knew of her she was a very sweet soul. This is extremely saddening, and my prayers are with her and her loved ones.

• I agree Eric and I know first hand of Anne and Liz' s bravery Thank you Eric. The cops did a lot more than just lie. More importantly, I know most of you dont know Anne but have a brain and a heart and realize she was a loving friend, sister, daughter and aunt. She can never be replaced and losing her is really difficult for many of us.

• I'm all in favor of bringing up the 2005 trial... as long as we're honest about it and do some reporting beyond merely saying "a judge acquitted them" and reporting nothing else. Anne and Elizabeth weren't merely "acquitted" -- they were vindicated by the judge who noted that the prosecution's witnesses contradicted 1) the police report written at the time of the incident, 2) recorded audio of Elizabeth's arrest, and 3) security video of the incident. That's as close to "they lied!" as you're ever going to get in a court ruling. The police abused their power, the Hatch women stood up against that abuse, were maliciously prosecuted for it, and were declared innocent in court. The _full_ story is an example of Anne Hatch's bravery and character, but it's hard to find that story today because it's locked behind newspaper pay-walls. Some of us still remember the court case from when it was a "current event" and the media's selective memory of it today is really frustrating.

• Anne and her sister Elizabeth were acquitted so to call their behavior criminal is something that a judge disagreed with. A beautiful and loving young woman is lost to those of us who loved her. You should be ashamed of yourself

• Anne was VERY loved and will be missed a lot. Her life did not amount to one incident on her 21st birthday. The cops behavior that night was typical very brutal sexually inappropriate language and all together foul. I know i was there and would swear to it under oath but that wasnt necessary because the girls were acquitted. All the Hatch girls are VERY kind friendly and down to earth. The kind of girls that stand to meet you and remember your name and look you in the eye. I think its a reflection of their loving parents. if you dont agree with Mike' s politics that is one thing but he is a very involved loving and supportive father and he just lost his baby girl. If you dont have anything nice to say just keep it to yourself. Anne, thank you for all the great memories so sad there wont be anymore, rest in peace

• The criminal behavior of the Hatch daughters is a direct reflection of the arrogance of their father, Mike Hatch. Mike Hatch, throughout his career as a political hack, has shown himself to be thin-skinned, arrogant, and ruthless toward anyone who disagreed with him. Mike Hatch's behavior rubbed off on his daughters.

• You people need to really learn some respect. The man, the family, and her friends are all mourning her unexpected loss. All you can do is follow the report with comment on her arrest. That she kicked out the window and "claimed police used excessive force". Could you not have left that one incident out of the report. You are extremely distasteful and should be ashamed. If your child made a mistake in their life and was documented for it because of the figure you are (which is nothing, but for the sake of argument let's say you were someone important). Would you want a douche of a reporter to add the comment while your family was mourning over the passing?? How would you feel?

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