A Marion woman faces multiple charges in the death of an 11-year old girl over the weekend.
The Southern Illinoisan reports 29-year old Julia Bevely has been arrested in connection to the death of 11-year old Jade Marie Beasley on Saturday.
Investigators say Bevely, who has lived with the girl's father for some time, initially told them she left the child alone for a short time, and when she returned home found her stabbed to death. Bevely told police she saw a man running from the home.
State's Attorney Brandon Zanotti says Bevely's story began to fall apart as she continued talking with police. She's now charged with three counts of first-degree murder. Jade Marie Beasley's father was at work when she was killed.
ORIGINAL STORY:
The Williamson County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in its investigation into the death of an 11-year-old girl this past weekend.
Authorities say a person of interest has been identified in the homicide of Jade Marie Beasley last Saturday from 11304 Songbird Road in Marion. This person is not considered dangerous.
The Williamson County Major Case Squad is enlisting the public's help in identifying any security cameras that would've captured vehicle traffic within an area around Songbird Road between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturday. A map of the area in question is available at the top of this story.
Anyone with information should contact the Williamson County Sheriff's Office at 618-997-6541, extension 1302.