or over six decades, telling the Tribune it was proof  we don't forget. 

 The fact that he was a police officer is deeply troubling to all of us that have made a career out of this most noble profession,  Bruno told the outlet.  But at the same time, it's not something we're going to minimize or shy away from. 

Gloria's brother Adam Kowalewicz said that he was relieved that his sister's killer had been identified, and had hoped it would allow his parents, who have since passed, to  rest. 

Still, Kowalewicz is frustrated that McInerney, who died in 2006, was able to escape justice for his actions.

 He never paid his dues,  Kowalewicz told the Tribune.  You hope he's going to pay his dues with the good lord. 

McInerney was on the Chicago police force for 28 years and then worked for the Federal Public Defender's Office in both Las Vegas and Reno as an investigator until retiring in 2004, according to an online obituary. He was named Outstanding Federal Defender Investigator in 2003.

Family for McInerney, who was a dad of five - including three daughters - and grandfather of many, could not be reached for comment.