Chicago alderwoman ripped over reaction to murder of college student Progressive Alderwoman Maria Hadden suggested the victim was in the 'wrong place at the wrong time' and 'startled' the killer. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! A Chicago alderwoman closed her office for the rest of the week in response to backlash over comments that a slain college student was in the " wrong place at the wrong time ," citing safety concerns. Sheridan Gorman, 18, was killed March 19 around 1 a.m.