Man Drops Challenge of Life Term in Niece’s DeathMan Drops Challenge of Life Term in Niece’s DeathA southern Illinois man has abandoned his quest to have his life sentence overturned for the 2013 stabbing death of his 7-year-old niece.Associated PressAssociated Press
Attorney Asks Court to Overturn DeRyke SentenceAttorney Asks Court to Overturn DeRyke SentenceThe attorney for a southern Illinois man who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the 2013 stabbing death of his 7-year-old niece has filed a motion seeking to overturn the man's sentence.Associated PressAssociated Press
Mom Pleads Guilty to Obstruction in Girl’s DeathMom Pleads Guilty to Obstruction in Girl’s DeathThe mother of a 7-year-old Illinois girl who authorities say was stabbed to death by her uncle was sentenced to 120 days in jail.Associated PressAssociated Press
New Hearing Scheduled For Uncle Accused of Killing NieceNew Hearing Scheduled For Uncle Accused of Killing NieceA February hearing has been set in the case of a southern Illinois man accused of killing his niece.Associated PressAssociated Press
DeRyke Please Not-Guilty in Murder Case of 7-Year-Old NieceDeRyke Please Not-Guilty in Murder Case of 7-Year-Old NieceA 22-year-old man entered a not-guilty plea after he was charged with fatally stabbing his 7-year-old niece.Associated PressAssociated Press
Southern Illinois Man Charged With Killing 7-Year-Old NieceSouthern Illinois Man Charged With Killing 7-Year-Old NieceA southern Illinois man is jailed on $5 million bond after being accused of stabbing his 7-year-old niece to death.Associated PressAssociated Press