Willow Long missing, Illinois

[HairOfTheDog]

I wonder if the prosecutor is holding back information about anything. I see the trial is scheduled for February, so I guess we'll know more then.

I know prosecutors do that so as not to taint the jury pool and give them further need to appeal the conviction.

Seems we'll likely never know exactly what happened to Willow and why, beyond her uncle stabbing her to death.

PLEAS AND SENTENCING


The Uncle, Justin DeRyke ^, pleaded guilty to first degree murder today. All other related charges were dropped in exchange for the plea. He was sentenced to life in prison.


Willow's mom, Ciara DeRyke ^, pleaded guilty to obstruction (for lying to police about when she last saw her daughter) in January. She was sentenced to 4 months in jail, followed by 8 months probation.

At least Justin DeRyke will never be able to hurt or kill another innocent person; he will not have the possibility of parole.


RIP Willow Long