Bryant couple murder trial opens in Jackson County court
In Jackson County, John Bryant and Lisa Bryant face murder and concealment charges in the death of Christopher Gandy. Prosecutor Wepsiec outlined involvement with cocaine, a crescent wrench, and a fire at Mount Carbon Cemetery to hide evidence, while defense argues Maki and Holt acted alone. Multiple witnesses testified, including DNA analyst Suzanne Kidd and sheriff’s deputy Jennifer Lindsey, with cell records linking Bryant to Gandy.
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Bryant
Jackson County
Wepsiec
John Bryant
Christopher Gandy
Gandy
Mount Carbon
Christenson
Maki
Jeff Holt
Holt
Lisa Bryant
John
Suzanne Kidd
Illinois State Police
Kidd
Dave Nichols
Jennifer Lindsey
Sheriff's Department
Lindsey
Jeff Frey
First Cellular
Southern Illinois
Frey
Harley Hand
Mike McKinny
Max McKinny
Carbondale
Man charged in Gandy case tampering released on bail
A man charged in the Gandy case tampering posted 5000 bail, 10 percent of 50000, and was freed from Jackson County Jail. Alleged offense dated May 15 with a June 15 court appearance. Bryants both 37 and Rocky Maki 26 face multiple murder counts. Maki to be tried separately with opening statements heard in Bryant case. Holt may testify this week.
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Jackson County
Compton
Bryants
Rocky Maki
Gandy
Maki
Bryant
Holt
Benton man charged with criminal sexual assault
Formal charges were filed Thursday against Allen M. Giroux 58 of rural Benton for criminal sexual assault involving an 18 year old. The incident allegedly occurred Monday. Giroux was arrested Tuesday and jailed in Franklin County on $30,000 bond.
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Benton
Franklin County
Tom Dunn
Allen M. Giroux
Don Jones
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
Giroux
Du Quoin council weighs hospital smoking area
Du Quoin officials again discuss creating a hospital staff smoking area for Marshall Browning Hospital after a total indoor ban. Paula Walters urged the council, noting 53 of 200 employees smoke and many used a nearby city lot near the water storage tank before no trespassing signs were posted.
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du Quoin
Marshall Browning Hospital
Paula Walters
Walters
Deaths Thelma J. Meyer of Sparta dies at 78
Thelma J. Meyer aged 78 of Sparta died May 24 2006 at Belleville Memorial Hospital. Services are set for May 27 at St. John Lutheran Church with burial in Paradise Cemetery Steeleville. Visitation Friday at Wilson Funeral Home and Saturday at the church. She was a homemaker and long time church member survived by three children and five grandchildren.
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Sparta
Thelma J. Meyer
Belleville Memorial Hospital
St. John Lutheran Church
Bruce Cameron
Paradise Cemetery
Steeleville
Wilson Funeral Home
Ms. Meyer
Dorcas Society
The
Women Missionary League
Good Neighbor Camping Club
Chester
Walter Pyron
Grace Abell Pyron
Henry E. Meyer
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Bremen
Gerald L
Gail Meyer
Arlin D
Margaret A. Meyer
Heerleen
Netherlands
Steven W
Cindy L. Meyer
Brighton
Tenn
Marilyn Ehlers
Derek
Pinckneyville Library eyes upgrades if state grant arrives
Pinckneyville Public Library plans major exterior and interior improvements including a possible drive through book drop and exterior painting if a state construction grant is awarded. Automation via Shawnee Library System online catalog will let patrons view and request available books. a summer story hour for ages 4-10 is planned. Proceeds from 50 cent historic postcard sales fund library improvements and books.
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Pinckneyville Public Library
Pinckneyville
Shawnee Library System Consortium
Urbanek
River days and local events at Land Between the Lakes
River days run today through Monday at Golden Pond Ky with programs on outdoor skills river heritage and folklore. Reservations and fees may apply and details are available by calling 270 924 2020. Also listed are a WCPA picnic in Herrin at 10 am with aging program contact 618 988 1585 and the Jim Pearce Memorial Tennis Tournament with entry today, at Russell Street Park Marion, requiring a USTA card and fees 20 for singles 15 for doubles, call 800 990 USTA.
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Land Between the Lakes
Golden Pond
WCPA
Williamson County Programs On
Herrin
Jim Pearce
Russell Street Park
Marion
Lawsuits filed in Franklin County and surrounding areas
Multiple civil actions filed May to April involve debts rent foreclosures and injuries. Debtors include Helia Healthcare Benton Ken Mandrell Margaret Hamby Eric Morris and others. Claims seek possession sums up to 50 000 plus costs and judgments for foreclosures and damages including vehicle collision injuries and unpaid rents.
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Deborah Hazel
Byron Lee Hazel
Helia Healthcare
Benton
Benton Skilled Care
Chris Carpenter
A.J. Triano
Stacy
Scott Wiggins
S. Main St
Ewing
Franklin County Housing Authority
Ken Mandrell
E. Main St
West Frankfort
Regions Bank
Margaret S. Hamby
William M. Hamby
Herring Drive
Murphysboro
Citifinancial Mortgage Co. Inc
Eric S. Morris
Friedline
Carbondale
Associated Lumber Industries, Inc
Andy Wallace
Pyramid Lumber
Larry Moore
Jamie Cameron
Kevin Cameron
Kelly F. Drew
Wendy Winkleman
James Keeneth
Dawn Keeneth
Kehinde Ganiyam
M.D
Good Samaritan Hospital
First Corner LLC
Carla Jimenez
Meadville Lane
Frank Stonemark
Chrissy Doty
New Era Road
First State Bank of
Campbell Hill
Maye Citibank
Rny L. Jackson
Clair
Joshua Goebel
Elizabeth K. Voelz
Alan L. Ohms
Billie J. McManus
Pinckneyville
Julius Keller
Larry and
Catherine Williams
du Quoin
Jennifer L. Mason
Christy A. Colyer
Dennis McPheron
Teresa Miner
Bank of Benton
Jeremy L. Bennett
Binkley St. Marion
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Charles Grace
Jason
Thesouthern
Andrea Hahn
Becky Malkovich
Jackson County Chanceries
PHH Mortgage Corp
Catherine J. Biggs
Catherine J. Shappard
Walnut St
Sherri Nance
Andrea Helken
S. Illinois
Citibank
John B. Heern
Rick Fletcher
Fletcher Builders
Sorrell Gillespie
Pamela R. Gilles
C.E. Basden
Carla Whittington
Commercial
H. Michael Bonsack
Richard Thomas
Nancy Garwood
Johnson County
Belinda Penrod
Kathy Stricklin
S. Seventh St
Vienna
Perry County
Jeffrey Harmon
Technicolor Universal Media Services LS
Union County
Williamson County
Edward Jones
Edwardjones.con
SIPC
Andrea J. Turner
West Main Street
Pal Rdjones
Lincoln ST
Desoto
DU Four
Walgreens
Carbon - Marion
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