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Man gets 75 years for murder, sexual assault of 14-year-old step-niece

  • May 6, 2026
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Man gets 75 years for murder, sexual assault of 14-year-old step-niece

Man gets 75 years for murder, sexual assault of 14-year-old step-niece

A man charged with the murder of a 14-year-old Illinois girl in November 2025 has been sentenced to 75 years in prison. 

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