PEORIA — Jurors took about two hours Wednesday to find a South Peoria man guilty of trying to kill another man this summer.Jerry "Pooh Bear" Hughes now faces at least 31 years and possibly up to 55 years in prison when sentenced Jan. 9 by Peoria County Circuit Judge Kevin Lyons.Hughes showed no reaction when Lyons read guilty verdicts on charges of attempted murder, aggravated battery and possession of a weapon by a felon in connection with the July 14 [...]
Man Faces 31-55 Years After Attempted Murder, Battery, Weapon Conviction
Andy Kravetz, Journal Star
Wed, 11/13/2013 - 3:07pm
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Topics: Illinois Peoria County Peoria
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