An Illinois woman has been arrested and charged with the murder of her judge husband, police said.
Sources say the Edwards County Sheriff’s Office was responding to a call around noon Tuesday in Albion, Illinois, when they discovered a body outside a residence. Illinois State Police Statement.
It was Illinois Second Circuit Judge Michael J. Valentine, who had been shot to death.
Police arrested and detained his wife, Megan Valentine, 44, who is currently being held in jail.
A southern Illinois woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of her husband, Illinois Second Judicial Circuit Judge Michael J. Valentine, according to Illinois State Police.https://t.co/lEtasY8Ogy
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“Valentine was charged with first-degree murder (Class M Felony), aggravated assault with a firearm (Class X Felony), aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 2 Felony), and aggravated domestic assault (Class 2 Felony),” police said. says the statement. Said.
After conducting an investigation, police submitted the case to the State Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday, leading to the aforementioned charges, according to the statement.
However, police did not release any evidence or details about why Valentine was charged with her husband’s murder.
“The charges are not evidence against the defendant and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law,” police said in a statement.
Illinois State Police have arrested Megan Valentine, 44, of Albion, on suspicion of shooting and killing Judge Michael Valentine, 41.https://t.co/sVEKkc5Jex
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Second Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Melissa Morgan released a statement regarding the case.
“On behalf of all the judges in the Second Judicial Circuit, we are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic passing of our colleague and friend, Edwards County resident Judge Michael J. Valentine.” Morgan said. According to Indiana WEHT.
“Judge Valentine was elected circuit judge in 2016 and retained by the voters of the Second Circuit in 2022.
“In his official role as Edwards County State’s Attorney, he brings courtroom experience and a commitment to public service.
“Judge Valentine was a distinguished jurist determined to pursue justice, and his compassion and actions earned him the trust and respect of those who came before him. He will be greatly missed.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time,” she said.
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