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Stearns Sentenced to 75 Years

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A woman convicted in the murder of her father will spend 75 years in prison.

Williamson County Judge John Speroni sentenced 54-year old Cynthia Stearns to 60 years for murder and another 15 years for aggravated battery with a firearm Tuesday.

Stearns was convicted in the murder of her father earlier this year. Two other defendants had already been sentenced in the case.

While she didn't pull the trigger, Judge Speroni found Stearns to be "most at fault" in handing down the sentence.

Jennifer Fuller joined Capitol News Illinois in July 2023 as the organization’s broadcast director. She will oversee the launch and operations of CNI’s new broadcast division.

Contact Jennifer Fuller at jfuller@capitolnewsillinois.com
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