IL - Joliet, Female body near Cemetery, Nov 2018 - Danica Ford *Arrest*

[Niner]

Monday, June 12th:
*Pretrial Hearing (@ 9:30am ET) - IL – Danica Shernay Ford (22) (found in Woodland Memorial Cemetery on Nov. 12, 2018, Joliet; Id’d Nov. 20, 2018) – *Deiontae Shawnrico McMillian (24/now 29) (BF) charged & indicated (2/13/19) & arraigned (12/18/19) with 2 counts of 1st degree intentional murder & 1 count of 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond. And indicted (11/21/18), arrested (11/22/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) in Fayetteville, N.C. (was extradited to Illinois) also charged (11/12/18) with concealing a homicide. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial was set to begin on 11/30/21 for murder charge only was cancelled due to Motion to Dismiss but was denied on 11/23/21. No further dates yet. McMillian will represented himself (Pro Se).
Court info from 1/13/20 thru 2/8/23 reference post #179 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ery-nov-2018-danica-ford-arrest.399785/page-9
3/22/23 Update: People of the State present by Mark J. Fleszewski, defendant present in the custody of the Will County Sheriff, pro se. Matter comes on for pretrial. Matter is continued for further pretrial. Defendant remanded. Next pretrial hearing on 5/11/23 @ 9:30am.
5/11/23 Update: Continuance by Defendant. People present by Erin M. Krone. Defendant present in custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for pretrial. State indicates discovery is complete. Defendant makes an oral motion for stand by counsel. Motion is heard & is denied. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for further pretrial & status on if discovery has been viewed by defendant's investigator. Defendant remanded. Case to follow. Next pretrial hearing on 6/12/23 @ 9:30am.

 

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Event Date Docket Entry
06/12/2023 Continuance by Defendant
People present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant present in custody of
the Will County Sheriff, Por Se. Matter comes on for pretrial. On
motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for further pretrial.
Defendant remanded. Case to follow.
06/12/2023 Order


Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
07/13/2023 9:30 am 503 Pretrial

link: iPublic

 

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Thursday, July 13th:
*Pretrial Hearing (@ 9:30am ET) - IL – Danica Shernay Ford (22) (found in Woodland Memorial Cemetery on Nov. 12, 2018, Joliet; Id’d Nov. 20, 2018) – *Deiontae Shawnrico McMillian (24/now 29) (BF) charged & indicated (2/13/19) & arraigned (12/18/19) with 2 counts of 1st degree intentional murder & 1 count of 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond. And indicted (11/21/18), arrested (11/22/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) in Fayetteville, N.C. (was extradited to Illinois) also charged (11/12/18) with concealing a homicide. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial was set to begin on 11/30/21 for murder charge only was cancelled due to Motion to Dismiss but was denied on 11/23/21. No further dates yet. McMillian will be representing himself (Pro Se).
Court info from 1/13/20 thru 3/2223 reference post #181 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ry-nov-2018-danica-ford-arrest.399785/page-10
5/11/23 Update: Continuance by Defendant. People present by Erin M. Krone. Defendant present in custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for pretrial. State indicates discovery is complete. Defendant makes an oral motion for stand by counsel. Motion is heard & is denied. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for further pretrial & status on if discovery has been viewed by defendant's investigator. Defendant remanded. Case to follow. Next pretrial hearing on 6/12/23 @ 9:30am.
6/12/23 Update: People present by Erin M. Krone. Defendant present in custody the Will County Sheriff, Por Se. Matter comes on for pretrial. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for further pretrial. Defendant remanded. Case to follow. Next pretrial hearing on 7/13/23 @ 9:30am.

 

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Event Date Docket Entry
07/17/2023 Order

07/17/2023 Order

07/17/2023 Supplemental Physical Evidence

07/13/2023 Continuance by Defendant
People present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant present in custody of
the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for pretrial.
Defendant has been previously admonished as to Supreme Court Rule
401. State indicates discovery is complete. On motion of the
Defendant, matter is continued for final pretrial. Defendant
remanded. Case to follow.

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
There are no future court events in this case.

link: iPublic



I shall check this later this week to see if they post the next hearing date.

 

[Niner]

Event Date Docket Entry
07/17/2023 Continuance by Defendant
People present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant present in custody of
the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for final
pretrial. The State tenders additional discovery to defendant in
open Court. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for
final pretrial. Defendant remanded. Case to follow.

07/17/2023 Order


Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
07/25/2023 9:30 am 503 Final Pretrial

link: iPublic


They say Final pretrial - but have not seen when the trial starts...

 

[Niner]

I shall have surgery (carotid artery stent put in) on Tuesday, July 25th - So I will need to post Tuesday the 25th, Wednesday the 26th & Thursday the 27th hearings - as I do not know "when" I shall be back home from the hospital. I am HOPING for Wednesday afternoon!!


Tuesday, July 25th:
*Final Pretrial Hearing (@ 9:30am ET) - IL – Danica Shernay Ford (22) (found in Woodland Memorial Cemetery on Nov. 12, 2018, Joliet; Id’d Nov. 20, 2018) – *Deiontae Shawnrico McMillian (24/now 29) (BF) charged & indicated (2/13/19) & arraigned (12/18/19) with 2 counts of 1st degree intentional murder & 1 count of 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond. And indicted (11/21/18), arrested (11/22/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) in Fayetteville, N.C. (was extradited to Illinois) also charged (11/12/18) with concealing a homicide. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial was set to begin on 11/30/21 for murder charge only was cancelled due to Motion to Dismiss but was denied on 11/23/21. No further dates yet. McMillian will be representing himself (Pro Se).
Court info from 1/13/20 thru 5/11/23 reference post #183 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ry-nov-2018-danica-ford-arrest.399785/page-10
6/12/23 Update: People present by Erin M. Krone. Defendant present in custody the Will County Sheriff, Por Se. Matter comes on for pretrial. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for further pretrial. Defendant remanded. Case to follow. Next pretrial hearing on 7/13/23 @ 9:30am.
7/13/23 Update: Continuance by Defendant. People present by Erin M. Krone. Defendant present in custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for pretrial. Defendant has been previously admonished as to Supreme Court Rule 401. State indicates discovery is complete. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for final pretrial. Defendant remanded. Case to follow. Supplemental physical evidence. Order.
7/17/23 Update: Continuance by Defendant. People present by Erin M. Krone. Defendant present in custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for final pretrial. The State tenders additional discovery to defendant in open Court. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for final pretrial. Defendant remanded. Case to follow. Next final pretrial hearing on 7/25/23 @ 9:30am.

 

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Event Date Docket Entry
07/25/2023 Order

07/25/2023 Continuance by Defendant
People present by MARK J. FLESZEWSKI. Defendant present in custody
of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for final
pretrial. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for
hearing on motion to dismiss. Defendant remanded. Case to follow.


Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
11/17/2023 9:30 am 503 Hearing

link: iPublic

 

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Friday, November 17th:
*Final Pretrial Motions Hearing (@ 9:30am ET) - IL – Danica Shernay Ford (22) (found in Woodland Memorial Cemetery on Nov. 12, 2018, Joliet; Id’d Nov. 20, 2018) – *Deiontae Shawnrico McMillian (24/now 29) (BF) charged & indicated (2/13/19) & arraigned (12/18/19) with 2 counts of 1st degree intentional murder & 1 count of 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond. And indicted (11/21/18), arrested (11/22/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) in Fayetteville, N.C. (was extradited to Illinois) also charged (11/12/18) with concealing a homicide. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial was set to begin on 11/30/21 for murder charge only was cancelled due to Motion to Dismiss but was denied on 11/23/21. No further dates yet. McMillian will be representing himself (Pro Se).
Court info from 1/13/20 thru 7/13/23 reference post #186 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ry-nov-2018-danica-ford-arrest.399785/page-10
7/17/23 Update: Continuance by Defendant. People present by Erin M. Krone. Defendant present in custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for final pretrial. The State tenders additional discovery to defendant in open Court. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for final pretrial. Defendant remanded. Case to follow. Next final pretrial hearing on 7/25/23 @ 9:30am.
7/25/23 Update: Continuance by Defendant. People present by Mark J. Fleszewski. Defendant present in custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for final pretrial. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for hearing on motion to dismiss. Defendant remanded. Case to follow. Next motions hearing on 11/17/23 @ 9:30am.

 

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Finally Trial!!

Event Date Docket Entry
11/15/2023 Motion To Continue-Emergency
Supporting Document to Emergency Notice of Motion.

11/15/2023 Notice-IN CUSTODY

11/02/2023 Continue Generally
People present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant present in custody of
the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for State's motion
to advance. Motion is granted. The State makes an oral motion for
issuance of subpoenas on out-of-state witnesses. Motion is granted.
Subpoenas are entered. Trial date of December 4, 2023 to stand.
Defendant remanded. Case to follow.

11/02/2023 Certificate For Issuance Of Subpoena On Out-Of-State Witness

11/02/2023 Petition For Issuance Of Subpoena On Out-Of-State Witness

10/31/2023 Motion to advance

10/04/2023 Continue Generally
People of the State present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant present in
the custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for
status of defendant's demand for speedy trial. State elects to
proceed as to this matter. Defendant is admonished as to the
maximum sentence allowed by law. Defendant is admonished as to his
right to counsel. Defendant's motion to admonish the State is
denied. Matter is continued for jury trial. Order enters for trial
clothing. Case to follow. Defendant remanded.

10/04/2023 Order: Defendant to be Dressed for Trial

10/03/2023 Continuance by Defendant
People present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant present in custody of
the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for status on
discovery. Defendant tenders discovery to the State in open Court.
The State acknowledges receipt. Defendant demands speedy trial.
Previously filed motion to dismiss tolls speedy demand. Defense
withdraws motion to dismiss instanter. Defendant makes an oral
motion to receive transcripts. Motion is denied at this time. On
motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for further status.
Defendant remanded. Case to follow.

10/03/2023 Order

09/19/2023 Continuance by Defendant
People present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant present in custody of
the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for defendant's
motion to advance. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued
for status on defendant's motion to tender discovery to the State.
Defendant remanded. Case to follow.

09/14/2023 Continue Generally
People present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant is in custody of the
Will County Sheriff and not transported this date. Matter comes on
for defendant's motion to advance Court appearance to tender
discovery to the State. Matter is continued and reset. Case to
follow.

09/11/2023 Motion to Advance Court Appearance

09/11/2023 Notice of Filing

08/14/2023 Copies & Cert. Copies

07/31/2023 Correspondence - Requested copy of docket. Sent 8/21/23


Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
12/04/2023 9:30 am 503 Jury Trial

link: iPublic

 

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I shall keep my eye out for this:

Event Date Docket Entry
11/15/2023 Motion To Continue-Emergency
Supporting Document to Emergency Notice of Motion.


To me it sounds like the trial MIGHT be delayed... again....

 

[Niner]

Yep - trial was moved...

Event Date Docket Entry
11/17/2023 Continuance by Defendant
People present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant present in custody of
the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for State's motion
to continue. Motion is heard and is granted over defendant's
objection. Date of December 4, 2023 is ordered stricken. On motion
of the Defendant, matter is continued for jury trial. Subpoenas are
continued. Defendant remanded. Case to follow.

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
01/02/2024 9:30 am 503 Jury Trial

link: iPublic

 

[Niner]

Dang - I can not access the Will County court site anymore... wonder what happened?

But this article confirms - his trial starts 1/2/24.

Dancer's Body Dumped Near Jefferson Street, Murder Trial To Begin

Will County Sheriff's investigators recovered Danica Ford's body from a shallow grave near West Jefferson Street and Houbolt Road in 2018.

patch.com

Dec. 28, 2023


JOLIET, IL — After being captured in his native Fayetteville, North Carolina and returned to the Will County Jail five years and two weeks ago, Joliet first-degree murder defendant Deointae Shawnrico McMillian is finally ready to stand trial for the Nov. 10, 2018, homicide of Schaumburg dancer Danica Shernay Ford, 22.
McMillian's jury trial will begin next Tuesday, on Jan. 2, at the Will County Courthouse in Courtroom 503 of Judge Carmen Goodman.

 

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Is anyone reading this thread? I see no "likes" except for @Cubby - at least on this page.

Can anyone access this ink:

Public Access

The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court is responsible for maintaining a record of all traffic, civil, and criminal cases filed and heard in Will County. On a daily basis, the office interacts with the public and attorneys performing several functions including the collection and...

www.circuitclerkofwillcounty.com

Deiontae McMillian -
Will County #2018CF002227/Conceal #2019CF000261/Murder

I want to make sure that the trial IS starting on 1/2/24. TIA if anyone can help me!

 

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Still can not access the court site - so HOPING this is still on!

Tuesday, January 2nd:
*Trial set to begin (@ 9:30am ET) - IL – Danica Shernay Ford (22) (found in Woodland Memorial Cemetery on Nov. 12, 2018, Joliet; Id’d Nov. 20, 2018) – *Deiontae Shawnrico McMillian (24/now 29) (BF) charged & indicated (2/13/19) & arraigned (12/18/19) with 2 counts of 1st degree intentional murder & 1 count of 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond. And indicted (11/21/18), arrested (11/22/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) in Fayetteville, N.C. (was extradited to Illinois) also charged (11/12/18) with concealing a homicide. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial was set to begin on 12/4/23 continued on 1/2/24. McMillian will be representing himself (Pro Se).
Court info from 1/13/20 thru 7/17/23 reference post #188 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ry-nov-2018-danica-ford-arrest.399785/page-10
7/25/23 Update: Continuance by Defendant. People present by Mark J. Fleszewski. Defendant present in custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for final pretrial. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for hearing on motion to dismiss. Defendant remanded. Case to follow. Next motions hearing on 11/17/23 @ 9:30am.
7/31/23 Update: Correspondence-Requested copy of docket. Sent 8/21/23. 9/11/23: Notice of filing. Motion to advance court appearance.
9/14/23 Update: People present by Erin M. Krone. Defendant is in custody of the Will County Sheriff & not transported this date. Matter comes on for defendant's motion to advance Court appearance to tender discovery to the State. Matter is continued and reset. Case to follow. 9/19/23 Update: Continuance by Defendant. People present by Erin M. Krone. Defendant present in custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for defendant's motion to advance. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for status on defendant's motion to tender discovery to the State. Defendant remanded. Case to follow.
10/3/23 Update Order. Continuance by Defendant People present by Erine M. Krone. Defendant present in custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for status on discovery. Defendant tenders discovery to the State in open Court. The State acknowledges receipt. Defendant demands speedy trial. Previously filed motion to dismiss tolls speedy demand. Defense withdraws motion to dismiss instanter. Defendant makes an oral motion to receive transcripts. Motion is denied at this time. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for further status. Defendant remanded. Case to follow.
10/4/23 Update: Order: Defendant to be dressed for trial. Continue Generally. People of the State present by Erin M. Krone. Defendant present in the custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for status of defendant's demand for speedy trial. State elects to proceed as to this matter. Defendant is admonished as to the maximum sentence allowed by law. Defendant is admonished as to his right to counsel. Defendant's motion to admonish the State is denied. Matter is continued for jury trial. Order enters for trial clothing. Case to follow. Defendant remanded.
10/31/23 Update: Motion to advance 11/2/23: Petition for Issuance of subpoena on out-of-State witness; Certificate for Issuance of subpoena on out-of-State witness.
11/2/23 Update: Continue Generally. People present by Erin M. Krone. Defendant present in custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for State's motion to advance. Motion is granted. The State makes an oral motion for issuance of subpoenas on out-of-state witnesses. Motion is granted. Subpoenas are entered. Trial date of 12/4/23 to stand. Defendant remanded. Case to follow.
11/15/23 Update: Notice-In custody. Motion to Continue-Emergency Supporting Document to Emergency Notice of Motion.
11/17/23 Update: Continuance by Defendant. People present by Erin M. Krone. Defendant present in custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for State's motion to continue. Motion is heard & is granted over defendant's objection. Date of 12/4/23 is ordered stricken. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for jury trial. Subpoenas are continued. Defendant remanded. Case to follow. Jury trial set to begin on 1/2/24 @ 9:30am.

 

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I guess no one is following this case.... I need help! if you are. Can not access the court site anymore - trial still on?

Wednesday, January 3rd:
*Trial continues (Day 2) (@ 9:30am ET) - IL – Danica Shernay Ford (22) (found in Woodland Memorial Cemetery on Nov. 12, 2018, Joliet; Id’d Nov. 20, 2018) – *Deiontae Shawnrico McMillian (24/now 29) (BF) charged & indicated (2/13/19) & arraigned (12/18/19) with 2 counts of 1st degree intentional murder & 1 count of 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond. And indicted (11/21/18), arrested (11/22/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) in Fayetteville, N.C. (was extradited to Illinois) also charged (11/12/18) with concealing a homicide. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial began on 1/2/24. McMillian will be representing himself (Pro Se).
Court info from 1/13/20 thru 11/17/23 reference post #194 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ry-nov-2018-danica-ford-arrest.399785/page-10
1/2/24 Tuesday, Trial Day 1/Jury Selection Day 1: No info yet. Trial continues on Wednesday, 1/3/24.

 

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Thursday, January 4th:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (@ 9:30am ET) - IL – Danica Shernay Ford (22) (found in Woodland Memorial Cemetery on Nov. 12, 2018, Joliet; Id’d Nov. 20, 2018) – *Deiontae Shawnrico McMillian (24/now 29) (BF) charged & indicated (2/13/19) & arraigned (12/18/19) with 2 counts of 1st degree intentional murder & 1 count of 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond. And indicted (11/21/18), arrested (11/22/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) in Fayetteville, N.C. (was extradited to Illinois) also charged (11/12/18) with concealing a homicide. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial began on 1/2/24. McMillian will be representing himself (Pro Se).
Court info from 1/13/20 thru 11/17/23 reference post #194 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ry-nov-2018-danica-ford-arrest.399785/page-10
1/2/24 Tuesday, Trial Day 1/Jury Selection Day 1: No info yet. Trial continues on Wednesday, 1/3/24.
1/3/24 Wednesday, Trial Day 2/Jury Selection Day 2: No info available. Trial continues on Thursday, 1/4/24.

 

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Since I can not access the court site or have found any articles about this case - I shall post the last one for the time being. And considering he is representing himself - the trial might have been delayed....

Friday, January 5th:
*Trial continues (Day 4)-LAST POSTING! (@ 9:30am ET) - IL – Danica Shernay Ford (22) (found in Woodland Memorial Cemetery on Nov. 12, 2018, Joliet; Id’d Nov. 20, 2018) – *Deiontae Shawnrico McMillian (24/now 29) (BF) charged & indicated (2/13/19) & arraigned (12/18/19) with 2 counts of 1st degree intentional murder & 1 count of 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond. And indicted (11/21/18), arrested (11/22/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) in Fayetteville, N.C. (was extradited to Illinois) also charged (11/12/18) with concealing a homicide. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial began on 1/2/24. McMillian will be representing himself (Pro Se).
Court info from 1/13/20 thru 11/17/23 reference post #194 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ry-nov-2018-danica-ford-arrest.399785/page-10
1/2/24 Tuesday, Trial Day 1/Jury Selection Day 1: No info yet. Trial continues on Wednesday, 1/3/24.
1/3/24 Wednesday, Trial Day 2/Jury Selection Day 2: No info available. Trial continues on Thursday, 1/4/24.
1/4/24 Thursday, Trial Day 3/Jury Selection Day 3: No info available. Trial continues on Friday, 1/5/24.

 

[Niner]

Finally got a goog alert on this case! Looks like trial was rescheduled...

Trial over 2018 Joliet Township slaying moved to late summer

The trial for a North Carolina man charged with the 2018 murder of a woman whose body was discovered by a hunter in Joliet Township has been rescheduled.

www.shawlocal.com

Jan. 10, 2023

A trial over the 2018 killing of a woman in Joliet Township that was supposed to begin the day after New Year’s Day has been moved to August.

The trial against Deiontae McMillian, 29, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was rescheduled after he told Judge Carmen Goodman on Monday that he was looking for a new lawyer and he’s having discovery issues with prosecutors.

As a result, Goodman decided to reschedule McMillian’s two-week trial for Aug. 5.

Since spring 2022, McMillian has been serving as his own lawyer after he parted ways with his previous defense attorney, Paul Napolski.

 

[Niner]

Now if only I could access the Will County court site to find any hearings that might be coming up....

 

[Niner]

@faithx - was wondering if you could help me on this Will County case. I can not access it anymore - and you mentioned (on another case) that you could help me?

Deiontae McMillian -
Will County #2018CF002227/Conceal #2019CF000261/Murder

TIA!