Man Drops Challenge of Life Term in Niece’s Death
A southern Illinois man has abandoned his quest to have his life sentence overturned for the 2013 stabbing death of his 7-year-old niece.
Justin DeRyke
Attorney Asks Court to Overturn DeRyke Sentence
The 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.
Mom Pleads Guilty to Obstruction in Girl’s Death
The 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.
New Hearing Scheduled For Uncle Accused of Killing Niece
A February hearing has been set in the case of a southern Illinois man accused of killing his niece.
DeRyke Please Not-Guilty in Murder Case of 7-Year-Old Niece
A 22-year-old man entered a not-guilty plea after he was charged with fatally stabbing his 7-year-old niece.
Southern Illinois Man Charged With Killing 7-Year-Old Niece
A southern Illinois man is jailed on $5 million bond after being accused of stabbing his 7-year-old niece to death.