Judge finds McCullough not guilty in rape trial

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This July 27, 2011, file photo provided by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department in Sycamore, Ill, shows Jack Daniel McCullough, 72, of Seattle.

By Northern Star Staff
April 12, 2012

Former Sycamore resident Jack Daniel McCullough was found not guilty of the rape of his then-teenage half-sister, Jeanne Tessier, 50 years ago.

Judge Robbin Stuckert delivered the verdict. McCullough was found not guilty of rape and taking indecent liberties with a child.

McCullough is also accused of the 1957 murder of Maria Ridulph, a 7-year-old girl.

More information will be forthcoming.