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Illinois man who confessed to 2004 sexual assault and murder of 3-year-old girl dies in prison

The man ultimately convicted to the June 2004 murder of Wilmington 3-year-old Riley Fox died Thursday in state prison. In 2010, Scott Eby, 52, confessed and was later convicted of

The convicted sex offender who confessed to the 2004 slaying of 3-year-old Riley Fox after the girl’s father was wrongly accused in the horrific far southwest...

Scott Eby was sentenced to life in prison after admitting to kidnapping Riley from her unlocked Wilmington home, stuffing her in the trunk of his car, sexually assaulting and drowning her in a creek

On November 28, 1944, Timothy Wayne McBride was born to parents Charles McBride and Fern Yost. However, the family wouldn't stay together for long.

Sen. Tom Bennett authors resolution regarding plans for PCC

A Hamilton County court case that dates back 365 days has reached it’s conclusion. 31-year-old Aaron Sealy was originally arrested by McLeansboro Police on October 19th of 2021 for possession of a stolen Ford truck.  He was in custody at the county sheriff’s department when he escaped […]

A man will serve 6 years in prison for possessing a stolen vehicle and assaulting an officer in Hamilton County.

Convicted Cop killer, Ray E Tate is set to appear in Wayne County court this morning in front of Judge Molt at 9:00 AM via Zoom. On December 29th, 2021 Tate shot and killed Wayne County Deputy Sean Riley after a call was placed for a motorist assist on I-64, then fled the scene and headed to Missouri where a crime spree ensued involving hijacking and taking a homeowner hostage. In April, Tate plead guilty to 38 counts of murder, however on May 19th, Tate asked to withdraw his plea in an effort t...

Convicted Cop killer, Ray E Tate is set to appear in Wayne County court Tuesday morning in front of Judge Molt at 9:00 AM via Zoom. On December 29th, 2021 Tate shot and killed Wayne County Deputy Sean Riley after a call was placed for […]