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An image shows the mugshot of Jonathan Hurst in 2020. Hurst’s counsel filed a motion for a new trial that will be heard at his sentencing hearing on Thursday morning. (DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office)

Jonathan Hurst files for new trial following double murder conviction

By Naomi Kelly, News Reporter | March 18, 2025

DeKALB- A man convicted of the murders of two Sycamore residents has filed a motion for a new trial after being found guilty of the murders earlier this year.  Jonathan Hurst was found guilty of the first-degree murders of Sycamore residents Robert...

An image shows the mugshot of Jonathan Hurst in 2020. Hurst is accused of killing Patricia and Robert Wilson in 2016. Hurst’s trial began last week and continues into this week. (DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office)

Jonathan Hurst interviews shared as double homicide trial continues in Sycamore

By Naomi Kelly, News Reporter | January 29, 2025

DeKALB – Jonathan Hurst’s murder trial continued this week with questions regarding evidence collection and technical difficulties. Patricia and Robert Wilson were found beaten to death in their homes on Aug. 14, 2016. Hurst is accused of committing...

DNA confirms remains are Keller’s

By Kyla Gardner | January 6, 2011

Forensic analysts have identified the human remains found in Prairie Park on Oct. 16 as those of Antinette “Toni” Keller. Forensic analysts were able to match DNA from a piece of femur bone to DNA swabs taken from Keller’s mother and father,...

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