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The Starved Rock Killer makes Parole. Behind the Sugar Cane brings you the news Part 2

Behind the Sugar Cane

English - February 26, 2020 03:00 - 11 minutes - 7.91 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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He was released February 21, 2020. Chester Weger went to prison for the murder of three women from Chicago. The murders took place during a trip to Starved Rock State Park. On March 14, 1960 Lillian Oethy, Frances Murphy, and Mildred Linquist took a hike in the park and never returned. There bodies were found in St. Louis Canyon, a striking scenic area with a waterfall and rock walls. He still claims his innocence and a life lost behind bars. It is a controversial case before DNA was able to be used to determine if his confession was coerced or a moment of regret.