No bond for woman charged in death of socialite mom

CHICAGO — A judge declined to ease bond conditions Thursday and release a Chicago woman who is charged with conspiracy in the 2014 death of her wealthy mother during a luxury vacation in Bali. Defense attorney Michael Leonard said Mack has behaved well while in custody and would not pose a flight risk or a threat to the public if granted bond. He cited her “loving” relationship with her 7-year-old daughter, who was born shortly before Mack and Schaefer were convicted in the death of von Wiese-Mack in 2015. Through tears, von Wiese-Mack’s younger sister Debbi Curran said she had been a “second mother” to Mack all her life, but called her niece a “master manipulator.” Mack, who had appeared impassive throughout the hearing, wiped away tears as Curran spoke. Defense attorney Leonard said he and Mack were “disappointed” that she was denied bail but understood the judge’s decision due to the serious allegations against her.