Closing arguments loom in Salyers case after brutal trial
Testimony detailed a heinous assault as the defendant Salyers faced jurors in Williamson County. Prosecution witnesses described a sequence of violent acts on a 12-year-old girl, including threats, a knife, and sexual assault. Forensic experts linked fibers and blood to the defendant, while the defense rested without presenting evidence. Closing arguments set for this morning before jurors begin deliberation.
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Herrin Hospital
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Larry Brooking
Phillip Palmer
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Sparta Carbondale guard units return home from Fort Riley
About 30 from the 133rd Battalion at Carbondale and the full Sparta unit arrive home Saturday after several days at Fort Riley. Franklin says no fatalities or serious injuries among communications battalion personnel overseas. Families welcome home with celebrations and flags as the region greets loved ones.
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Gas prices spark cautious driving in Carbondale
Local residents react to rising fuel costs as drivers consider trip reductions and watch for potential drive-offs. Police note fines up to 750 dollars per penalty for theft of gas or service, while officials say most incidents are accidental. Veterans and families of deployed service members also recall the strain and relief of returning loved ones.
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Vienna
Carbondale
Beth Heren
Steve Odum
Harrisburg
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Middle East
Craine businessman passes after long cancer battle
Jody Craine recalls lifelong ties to the family furniture business as he loses a long cancer battle. Funeral set for 10 a.m. Monday at St Andrew Catholic Church with burial at Murdale Gardens of Memory and military honors. Visitation 5-9 p.m. Sunday and 9:45 a.m. Monday at Pettett Funeral Home. Memorials to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Jackson County Humane Shelter.
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Murdale Gardens
Pettett Funeral Home
South St
Hospice of Southern Illinois Inc
Jackson County Humane Shelter
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