Watch CBS News

Man Fathered His Daughter's Child, Tried Hiring Hitman

CHICAGO (WBBM) - Bail has been set at $7 million for a Steger man who wanted his daughter dead.

Investigators say Robert Deja, 45, sexually abused his adopted daughter for four years, and fathered her 3-year-old daughter. When Deja found out the 20-year-old woman had a boyfriend, police say he became so angry, that he tried to hire his own brother to kill her.

LISTEN: WBBM Newsradio's Jan Coleman Reports

Podcast

But the brother, according to a spokesman for the Cook County State's Attorney's office, informed police..

Deja is charged with solicitation to commit murder and criminal sexual assault. His daughter is pregnant again -- the baby may be his -- or it may be her boyfriend's.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.