IL - Julie Ann Hanson, 15, fatally stabbed, Naperville, July 1972 *ARREST in 2021*

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I looked into Barry Whepley's background and his parents obituaries showed that the family were members of the Naperville Country Club and his father was on the board of directors at the club. Also his parents lived even closer to to Julie Hanson at 1108 Sweetbay Court (source DuPage County). Barry has a younger sister born the same year as Julie although she attended a private school and Julie was at Central High School. They possibly could have been friends from the neighborhood? Barry's younger brother was a doctor in Texas and is deceased.

It would sure be interesting to learn what his sister has in her memory banks.
 
Thursday, August 26th:
*Pretrial Hearing (@ 9:30am CT) - IL – Julie Ann Hanson (15) (missing July 7, 1972 riding her bike to bro’s bb game, reported missing July 8, 1972, found later that day in cornfield near 87th Str. & Modaff Rd, about 2 miles from her home, Naperville) - *Barry Lee Whelpley (27 @ time of crime/76) arrested (6/2/21), re-charged (6/24/21), indicted & arraigned (6/24/21) with 2 counts of murder/intent to kill/injure, 1 count of murder/strong prob. Kill/injure & 1 count of murder/other forcible felony. Plead not guilty. $10M bond. Waiting for extradition from MN to IL. Extradited on 6/9/21.
DNA match; genetic genealogy analysis by Identifinders Intl, LLC.
Court info from 6/2/21 to 6/9/21 reference post #17 here:
IL - Julie Ann Hanson, 15, fatally stabbed, Naperville, July 1972 *ARREST in 2021*

6/11/21 Update: People present by Michael Fitzgerald. Defendant appears in custody of Will County Sheriff via video & by attorney Terry A. Ekl. Matter comes on for status as to counsel. Preliminary hearing on 6/24/21. Speedy tolled. Defendant remanded.
6/24/21 Update: Grand jury. People of the state present by Kelly A. Tebo. Court is in receipt of a 4 count bill of indictment. Same is presented & ordered filed. Defendant is presently in custody of the Will County Sheriff. Warrant is stayed. Bond set at $10 million - 10% to apply. Previous conditions of bond to remain in effect. Matter is set for arraignment. Arraignment info: People present by Christopher R. Koch. Defendant is present in custody of Will County Sheriff & by attorney Terry A. Ekl. Matter comes on for arraignment on pending Bill of Indictment. Underlying complaint is dismissed on motion of the People due to filing of the Bill of Indictment. Order enters nolle prosequi. Counsel acknowledges receipt, waives formal reading & enters a plea of not guilty. Discovery is ordered pursuant to Supreme Court Rules 412 & 413. State to comply by 8/2/21. Defense to comply by 8/26/21. Matter is assigned for pretrial before the Honorable Dave Carlson. Defendant remanded. Disposition: Count 1, 2 & 3: Dismiss/superseded by Indictment or info Murder. Charged with indictment on 2 counts of Murder/intent to kill/injure, 1 count of murder/strong prob. kill/injure & 1 count of murder/other forcible felony. Pretrial hearing on 8/26/21.
 
Docket Update:
Event Date Docket Entry
08/26/2021 CF - Continue Generally
People of the State present by CHRISTOPHER R. KOCH. Defendant
appears in person, in the custody of the Will County Sheriff, and
by Attorney, TERRY A. EKL. Matter comes on for pretrial and on
defendant's motions to quash and suppress. State is given until
September 24, 2021 to file a response to motions; defense has until
October 8, 2021 to file a reply. Matter continued for status of
motions. Speedy trial demand is tolled. Defendant remanded.

08/26/2021 Sheriff Fee Bill Filed

08/26/2021 Order

08/19/2021 NOTICE OF MOTION

08/19/2021 MOTION TO QUASH

08/19/2021 EXHIBIT(S)

08/19/2021 MOTION TO SUPPRESS

08/19/2021 MOTION TO SUPPRESS

08/19/2021 MOTION TO SUPPRESS

08/19/2021 EXHIBIT(S)

08/19/2021 MOTION TO RELEASE

08/16/2021 Supplemental Expert Witnesses

08/16/2021 Supplemental Grand Jury Minutes

08/16/2021 Supplemental Physical Evidence

08/16/2021 Supplemental List of Witnesses

07/29/2021 Supplemental Grand Jury Minutes

07/29/2021 Supplemental Physical Evidence

07/29/2021 Supplemental Notification of Reports Summarizing Witnesses Oral
Statements

07/29/2021 Supplemental List of Witnesses

07/19/2021 Exhibit(s)

07/19/2021 Notice of filing of subpoena


Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
10/14/2021 9:30 am 405 Status

link: https://ipublic.il12th.org/Schedule.php
 
Docket Update:

10/13/2021 Copies & Cert. Copies

10/05/2021 Supplemental
10/05/2021 Supplemental List of Witnesses

09/24/2021 ResponseTO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO SUPRESS
09/24/2021 Exhibit(s)B
09/24/2021 Exhibit(s) A
09/24/2021 Response to motion to supress
09/24/2021 Response to motion to supress defendants statements
09/24/2021 Response TO THE DEFENDANTS MOTION TO QUASH SEARCH WARRANT
09/24/2021 Notice OF FILING

09/16/2021 Supplemental Physical Evidence

09/10/2021 Supplemental EXPERT WITNESSES
09/10/2021 Supplemental PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
09/10/2021 Supplemental Notification of Reports Summarizing Witnesses
09/10/2021 Supplemental LIST OF WITNESSES

link: https://ipublic.il12th.org/Events.php
 
Thursday, October 14th:
*Status Hearing (@ 9:30am CT) - IL – Julie Ann Hanson (15) (missing July 7, 1972 riding her bike to bro’s bb game, reported missing July 8, 1972, found later that day in cornfield near 87th Str. & Modaff Rd, about 2 miles from her home, Naperville) - *Barry Lee Whelpley (27 @ time of crime/76) arrested (6/2/21), re-charged (6/24/21), indicted & arraigned (6/24/21) with 2 counts of murder/intent to kill/injure, 1 count of murder/strong prob. Kill/injure & 1 count of murder/other forcible felony. Plead not guilty. $10M bond. Waiting for extradition from MN to IL. Extradited on 6/9/21.
DNA match; genetic genealogy analysis by Identifinders Intl, LLC.
Court info from 6/2/21 to 6/11/21 reference post #22 here:
IL - Julie Ann Hanson, 15, fatally stabbed, Naperville, July 1972 *ARREST in 2021*

6/24/21 Update: Grand jury. People of the state present by Kelly A. Tebo. Court is in receipt of a 4 count bill of indictment. Same is presented & ordered filed. Defendant is presently in custody of the Will County Sheriff. Warrant is stayed. Bond set at $10 million - 10% to apply. Previous conditions of bond to remain in effect. Matter is set for arraignment. Arraignment info: People present by Christopher R. Koch. Defendant is present in custody of Will County Sheriff & by attorney Terry A. Ekl. Matter comes on for arraignment on pending Bill of Indictment. Underlying complaint is dismissed on motion of the People due to filing of the Bill of Indictment. Order enters nolle prosequi. Counsel acknowledges receipt, waives formal reading & enters a plea of not guilty. Discovery is ordered pursuant to Supreme Court Rules 412 & 413. State to comply by 8/2/21. Defense to comply by 8/26/21. Matter is assigned for pretrial before the Honorable Dave Carlson. Defendant remanded. Disposition: Count 1, 2 & 3: Dismiss/superseded by Indictment or info Murder. Charged with indictment on 2 counts of Murder/intent to kill/injure, 1 count of murder/strong prob. kill/injure & 1 count of murder/other forcible felony. Pretrial hearing on 8/26/21.
7/19/21: Notice of filing subpoena. 7/29/21: Supplemental list of witnesses; Supplemental notification of reports summarizing witnesses oral statements; Supplemental Grand jury minutes. 8/16/21: Supplemental list of witnesses; supplemental physical evidence; supplement Grand Jury minutes; supplement expert witnesses. 8/19/21 Motion to Release; 3 motions to Suppress; Motion to quash & notice of Motion; 8/26/21 Update: Hearing held present State Christopher Koch, defendant attorney in person & in the custody of Will County Sheriff & attorney Terry Ekl. Defendant's motions to quash & suppress. State is given until 9/24/21 to file a response to motions; defense has until 10/8/21 to file a reply. Matter continued for status of motions. Speedy trial demand is tolled. Defendant remanded. Next status hearing on 10/14/21.

9/10/21: Supplemental list of witnesses, supplemental notification of reports summarizing witnesses. supplemental physical evidence, supplemental expert witnesses. 9/16/21: Supplemental physical evidence. 9/14/21: Response to Defendant's Motion to Quash search warrant. Response to Motion to Suppress defendant's statements. Exhibits A & B. 10/5/21: Supplemental list of witnesses.
 
Event Date Docket Entry
10/14/2021 CF - Continue Generally
People present by CHRISTOPHER R. KOCH. Defendant appears in custody
of the Will County Sheriff and by Attorney, TERRY A. ELK. Matter
comes on for status. By agreement, matter is continued for hearing
on motion to quash search warrant before Judge David Carlson.
Speedy tolled. Defendant remanded.
10/14/2021 Sheriff Fee Bill Filed


Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
11/10/2021 1:30 pm 405 Hearing

link: https://ipublic.il12th.org/Schedule.php
 
Wednesday, Nov. 10th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 1:30pm CT) - IL – Julie Ann Hanson (15) (missing July 7, 1972 riding her bike to bro’s bb game, reported missing July 8, 1972, found later that day in cornfield near 87th Str. & Modaff Rd, about 2 miles from her home, Naperville) - *Barry Lee Whelpley (27 @ time of crime/76) arrested (6/2/21), re-charged (6/24/21), indicted & arraigned (6/24/21) with 2 counts of murder/intent to kill/injure, 1 count of murder/strong prob. Kill/injure & 1 count of murder/other forcible felony. Plead not guilty. $10M bond. Extradited on 6/9/21 from MN to IL.
DNA match; genetic genealogy analysis by Identifinders Intl, LLC.
Court info from 6/2/21 to 9/16/21 reference post #25 here:
IL - Julie Ann Hanson, 15, fatally stabbed, Naperville, July 1972 *ARREST in 2021*

10/5/21: Supplemental list of witnesses. Status hearing on 10/14/21. 10/14/21 Update: Present Judge Christopher Koch, defendant appears in custody of Will County Sheriff & by attorney Terry Elk. Matter comes on for status. By agreement, matter is continued for hearing on Motion to Quash search warrant before Judge David Carlson. Speedy tolled. Defendant remanded. Next motions hearing on 11/10/21.
 
Event Date Docket Entry
11/10/2021 Copies & Cert. Copies

11/10/2021 Order

11/10/2021 Sheriff Fee Bill Filed

11/10/2021 Matter set for Hearing on Motion to Suppress Evidence

11/10/2021 CF - Continue Generally
People present by JAMES M. LONG and CHRISTOPHER KOCH. Defendant
appears in custody of the Will County Sheriff and by Attorney,
TERRY A. EKL. Matter comes on for hearing on defendant's motion to
quash search warrant. Hearing is held. Matter is continued for
decision. Order enters that Naperville Police Department shall
release an I-Pad taken as evidence to Attorney, Terry Ekl for the
defendant. Matter is also continued for hearing on motion to
suppress. Defendant remanded.

11/09/2021 Supplemental Physical Evidence


Hearings:
Date Time Room Event
12/02/2021 10:00 am 405 Decision

01/04/2022 1:30 pm 405 Motions Hearing

link: https://ipublic.il12th.org/Schedule.php
 
Thursday, December 2nd:
*Decision Hearing (@ 10am CT) - IL – Julie Ann Hanson (15) (missing July 7, 1972 riding her bike to bro’s bb game, reported missing July 8, 1972, found later that day in cornfield near 87th Str. & Modaff Rd, about 2 miles from her home, Naperville) - *Barry Lee Whelpley (27 @ time of crime/76) arrested (6/2/21), re-charged (6/24/21), indicted & arraigned (6/24/21) with 2 counts of murder/intent to kill/injure, 1 count of murder/strong prob. Kill/injure & 1 count of murder/other forcible felony. Plead not guilty. $10M bond. Extradited on 6/9/21 from MN to IL.
DNA match; genetic genealogy analysis by Identifinders Intl, LLC.
Court info from 6/2/21 to 10/5/21 reference post #27 here:
IL - Julie Ann Hanson, 15, fatally stabbed, Naperville, July 1972 *ARREST in 2021*

10/14/21 Update: Present Judge Christopher Koch, defendant appears in custody of Will County Sheriff & by attorney Terry Elk. Matter comes on for status. By agreement, matter is continued for hearing on Motion to Quash search warrant before Judge David Carlson. Speedy tolled. Defendant remanded. Next motions hearing on 11/10/21.
11/9/21: Supplement physical evidence. 11/10/21 Update: People present: James Long & Christopher Koch. Defendanta ppears in custody of the Will County Sheriff & by attorney Terry Elk. Matter comes on for hearing on defendant's motion to quash search warrant. Matter is continued for decision. Order enters that Naperville Police Dept. shall release an I-Pad taken as evidence to attorney Terry Elk for the defendant. Matter is also continued for hearing on motion to suppress. Defendant remanded. Matter set for hearing on Motion to Suppress evidence on 1/4/22 @ 1:30pm. Decision hearing on 12/2/21 @ 10am.
 
Docket:

Event Date Docket Entry
12/02/2021 Sheriff Fee Bill Filed

12/02/2021 CF - Minute Entry
People present by CHRISTOPHER R. KOCH, JIM LONG and TRISH
MCKENNA. Defendant present in custody of Will County Sheriff
and by Attorney, TERRY A. EKL. Matter comes on for decision on
defendant's motion to quash search warrant and media's request.
Motion to quash search warrant is denied. Defendant indicates
they are opposed to extended media coverage. State tenders
additional discovery; defense acknowledges receipt. Matter is
continued to the previously set date of January 4, 2022 for
status on media's request for coverage and hearing on motion to
suppress. Defendant remanded.

12/02/2021 Copies & Cert. Copies

12/01/2021 Supplemental PHYSICAL EVIDENCE

12/01/2021 Supplemental Notification of Reports Summarizing Witnesses

12/01/2021 Supplemental LIST OF WITNESSES

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
01/04/2022 1:30 pm 405 Hearing


link: https://ipublic.il12th.org/Schedule.php
 
Tuesday, January 4th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 1:30pm CT) - IL – Julie Ann Hanson (15) (missing July 7, 1972 riding her bike to bro’s bb game, reported missing July 8, 1972, found later that day in cornfield near 87th Str. & Modaff Rd, about 2 miles from her home, Naperville) - *Barry Lee Whelpley (27 @ time of crime/76) arrested (6/2/21), re-charged, indicted & arraigned (6/24/21) with 2 counts of murder/intent to kill/injure, 1 count of murder/strong prob. Kill/injure & 1 count of murder/other forcible felony. Plead not guilty. $10M bond. Extradited on 6/9/21 from MN to IL.
DNA match; genetic genealogy analysis by Identifinders Intl, LLC.
Court info from 6/2/21 to 11/9/21 reference post #32 here:
IL - Julie Ann Hanson, 15, fatally stabbed, Naperville, July 1972 *ARREST in 2021*

11/10/21 Update: People present: James Long & Christopher Koch. Defendant appears in custody of the Will County Sheriff & by attorney Terry Elk. Matter comes on for hearing on defendant's motion to quash search warrant. Matter is continued for decision. Order enters that Naperville Police Dept. shall release an I-Pad taken as evidence to attorney Terry Elk for the defendant. Matter is also continued for hearing on motion to suppress. Defendant remanded. Matter set for hearing on Motion to Suppress evidence on 1/4/22 @ 1:30pm. Decision hearing on 12/2/21 @ 10am.
12/1/21: Supplemental list of witnesses; Supplemental notification of reports summarizing witnesses; Supplemental physical evidence. 12/2/21 Update: People present: Jim Long & Trish McKenna, defendant present in custody of Will County Sheriff & attorney Terry Ekl. Matter comes on for decision on defendant's motion to quash search warrant & media's request. Motion to quash search warrant is denied. Defendant indicates they are opposed to extended media coverage. State tenders additional discovery; defense acknowledges receipt. Matter is continued to the previously set date of 1/4/22 for status on media's request for coverage & hearing on motion to suppress. Defendant remanded.
 
Tuesday, January 4th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 1:30pm CT) - IL – Julie Ann Hanson (15) (missing July 7, 1972 riding her bike to bro’s bb game, reported missing July 8, 1972, found later that day in cornfield near 87th Str. & Modaff Rd, about 2 miles from her home, Naperville) - *Barry Lee Whelpley (27 @ time of crime/76) arrested (6/2/21), re-charged, indicted & arraigned (6/24/21) with 2 counts of murder/intent to kill/injure, 1 count of murder/strong prob. Kill/injure & 1 count of murder/other forcible felony. Plead not guilty. $10M bond. Extradited on 6/9/21 from MN to IL.
DNA match; genetic genealogy analysis by Identifinders Intl, LLC.
Court info from 6/2/21 to 11/9/21 reference post #32 here:
IL - Julie Ann Hanson, 15, fatally stabbed, Naperville, July 1972 *ARREST in 2021*

11/10/21 Update: People present: James Long & Christopher Koch. Defendant appears in custody of the Will County Sheriff & by attorney Terry Elk. Matter comes on for hearing on defendant's motion to quash search warrant. Matter is continued for decision. Order enters that Naperville Police Dept. shall release an I-Pad taken as evidence to attorney Terry Elk for the defendant. Matter is also continued for hearing on motion to suppress. Defendant remanded. Matter set for hearing on Motion to Suppress evidence on 1/4/22 @ 1:30pm. Decision hearing on 12/2/21 @ 10am.
12/1/21: Supplemental list of witnesses; Supplemental notification of reports summarizing witnesses; Supplemental physical evidence. 12/2/21 Update: People present: Jim Long & Trish McKenna, defendant present in custody of Will County Sheriff & attorney Terry Ekl. Matter comes on for decision on defendant's motion to quash search warrant & media's request. Motion to quash search warrant is denied. Defendant indicates they are opposed to extended media coverage. State tenders additional discovery; defense acknowledges receipt. Matter is continued to the previously set date of 1/4/22 for status on media's request for coverage & hearing on motion to suppress. Defendant remanded.

Niner, thank you so much for your updates. I started this thread when BW was arrested because I live in MN; there is no coverage at all in this area. Waiting for justice for Julie.
 
Event Date Docket Entry
01/04/2022 CF - Continue Generally
People present by CHRISTOPHER R. KOCH. Defendant appears by
Attorney, TERRY A. EKL. Court is informed that defendant is in
quarantine at Will County Adult Detention Facility and is not
present this date. Matter comes on for hearing on motion to
suppress. By agreement, matter is continued for status as to media
coverage and hearing on motion to suppress.


Previous Court Events
Date Time Room Event
01/04/2022 1:30 pm 405 Hearing
01/04/2022 1:30 pm 405 Motions

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
02/09/2022 1:30 pm 405 Hearing

link: https://ipublic.il12th.org/Schedule.php
 
I shall be on Holiday in Sweden helping my sister celebrate her birthday. Will be gone from Feb. 9th thru Feb. 23rd -

so I am posting this now - just in case I do not have access to the internet or just having too much fun to post! :)

Wednesday, February 9th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 1:30pm CT) - IL – Julie Ann Hanson (15) (missing July 7, 1972 riding her bike to bro’s bb game, reported missing July 8, 1972, found later that day in cornfield near 87th Str. & Modaff Rd, about 2 miles from her home, Naperville) - *Barry Lee Whelpley (27 @ time of crime/76) arrested (6/2/21), re-charged, indicted & arraigned (6/24/21) with 2 counts of murder/intent to kill/injure, 1 count of murder/strong prob. Kill/injure & 1 count of murder/other forcible felony. Plead not guilty. $10M bond. Extradited on 6/9/21 from MN to IL.
DNA match; genetic genealogy analysis by Identifinders Intl, LLC.
Court info from 6/2/21 to 11/10/21 reference post #34 here:
IL - Julie Ann Hanson, 15, fatally stabbed, Naperville, July 1972 *ARREST in 2021*

12/1/21: Supplemental list of witnesses; Supplemental notification of reports summarizing witnesses; Supplemental physical evidence. 12/2/21 Update: People present: Jim Long & Trish McKenna, defendant present in custody of Will County Sheriff & attorney Terry Ekl. Matter comes on for decision on defendant's motion to quash search warrant & media's request. Motion to quash search warrant is denied. Defendant indicates they are opposed to extended media coverage. State tenders additional discovery; defense acknowledges receipt. Matter is continued to the previously set date of 1/4/22 for status on media's request for coverage & hearing on motion to suppress. Defendant remanded. 12/9/21: Notice of Request for extended media coverage. 12/14/21: Supplemental list of witnesses. Supplement notification of reports summarizing witnesses. 12/29/21: Motion by telephone by agreement.
1/4/22 Update: People present by Christopher R. Koch. defendant appears by attorney Terry A. Ekl. Court is informed that defendant is in quarantine at Will County Adult Detention facility & is not present today. Matter on motion to suppress. By agreement, matter is continued for status as to media coverage & hearing on motion to suppress on 2/9/22.
 
Have a wonderful time in Sweden with your sister! And tell her "Happy Birthday" from your Websleuther friends!
 
Event Date Docket Entry
02/09/2022 CF - Minute Entry
People present by TRICIA H. MCKENNA, JIM LONG, MICHAEL
FITZGERALD, MARK SHLIFKA and CHRIS KOCH. Defendant present in
custody of Will County Sheriff and by Attorneys, TERRY EKL and
TRACY STANKER. Matter comes on for hearing on defendant's
motion to suppress defendant's statements during interrogation
prior to receiving miranda rights. Defendant is unshackled.
Parties stipulate to videos previously tendered to court.
Witness sworn; testimony heard. Proofs closed. Closing
arguments heard. Matter is continued for decision. Defendant
remanded.


Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
03/15/2022 11:00 am 405 Decision

link: https://ipublic.il12th.org/Schedule.php
 
Tuesday, March 15th:
*Decision Hearing (@ 11am CT) - IL – Julie Ann Hanson (15) (missing July 7, 1972 riding her bike to bro’s bb game, reported missing July 8, 1972, found later that day in cornfield near 87th Str. & Modaff Rd, about 2 miles from her home, Naperville) - *Barry Lee Whelpley (27 @ time of crime/76) arrested (6/2/21), re-charged, indicted & arraigned (6/24/21) with 2 counts of murder/intent to kill/injure, 1 count of murder/strong prob. Kill/injure & 1 count of murder/other forcible felony. Plead not guilty. $10M bond. Extradited on 6/9/21 from MN to IL.
DNA match; genetic genealogy analysis by Identifinders Intl, LLC.
Court info from 6/2/21 to 12/29/21 reference post #37 here:
IL - Julie Ann Hanson, 15, fatally stabbed, Naperville, July 1972 *ARREST in 2021*

1/4/22 Update: People present by Christopher R. Koch. defendant appears by attorney Terry A. Ekl. Court is informed that defendant is in quarantine at Will County Adult Detention facility & is not present today. Matter on motion to suppress. By agreement, matter is continued for status as to media coverage & hearing on motion to suppress on 2/9/22.
2/9/22 Update: Hearing held. Present: Tricia McKenna, Jim Long, Michael Fitzgerald, Mark Shlifka & Chris Koch. Defendant present in custody of Will County Sheriff & by attorneys Terry Ekl & Tracy Stanker. Hearing on defendant's motion to suppress defendant's statements during interrogation prior to receiving Miranda rights. Defendant is unshackled. Parties stipulate to videos previously tendered to court. Witness sworn; testimony heard. Proofs closed. Closing arguments heard. Matter is continued for decision. Defendant remanded. Next decision hearing on 3/15/22.
 

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