CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) - A Charleston man has been found guilty of first-degree murder.Â
On June 25, 2021, police responded to the 800 block of Jackson Ave. for a well-being check. They found 26-year-old Joshua A. Fairchild at his residence.Â
Officers said they executed a search warrant and discovered a woman's body. She was identified as Cheleta Branch.Â
Fairchild was taken to the Charleston Police Department for further investigation. He was then arrested for murder after probable cause was developed.Â
On Friday, Aug. 18, a jury found Fairchild guilty of first-degree murder and concealment of a homicide.Â
Sentencing is set for Nov. 3 at 1:30 p.m.
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