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Sixteen-Year-Old Charged as Adult in East St. Louis Murders | Kansas City News
A sixteen-year-old in East St. Louis faces adult charges for five first-degree murders and two attempted murders, along with aggravated battery, dismemberment, and armed robbery using a stolen gun. The rampage spanned multiple locations and victims, from age 21 to 74. Because of his age, he’s automatically prosecuted as an adult under Illinois law, with prosecutors seeking pretrial detention. Another minor may be involved, though unnamed due to legal protections. Authorities are pushing for justice while the community mourns. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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