Today, a Highland Park man entered a not guilty plea to the double homicide of his parents.  

Barry Goldberg, 45, was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, on six counts of first-degree murder. 

Goldberg was arrested on September 7, 2022, after Highland Park Police responded to a wellness check at an apartment building. When officers arrived, they heard yelling coming from inside one of the residences. After officers knocked and received no response, they forced entry into the residence. Upon opening the door, officer found two victims, Ronald Goldberg, 79, and Renee Goldberg, 74, lying on ground, covered in blood. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.  

Barry Goldberg was near the bodies, also covered in blood, and was taken into custody. Police learned the victims were Barry Goldberg’s parents, and he was living with them at the time.  

On September 8, 2022, Goldberg appeared in bond court, and is currently being held at the Lake County Jail on a $5 million bond. 

Goldberg is set to appear back in court on December 7, 2022, at 10 a.m., for a case management conference.