Crime
Megan Valentine arrested and charged for the murder of Edward County Judge Michael Valentine
His wife, 44-year-old Megan S. Valentine, was present at the scene and was immediately taken into custody.
On Election Day, a tragic incident unfolded in southern Illinois as a judge was discovered fatally shot outside his home, leading to the arrest and subsequent charging of his wife.
Illinois State Police reported that deputies from the Edwards County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
The call directed them to a residence on the 1100 block of County Road 600 in Albion.
Upon arrival, officers found Illinois Second Judicial Circuit Court Judge Michael J. Valentine lying deceased outside his home, the victim of a gunshot wound.
His wife, 44-year-old Megan S. Valentine, was present at the scene and was immediately taken into custody.
Given the nature of the case, the Edwards County Sheriff’s Office requested that the Illinois State Police lead the investigation.
By Thursday, the Illinois State’s Attorney Appellate Prosecutor’s Office had filed several charges against Megan Valentine, including first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated domestic battery.
Megan Valentine is currently being held in the White County Jail, with her first court appearance scheduled for Friday morning.
Authorities have not disclosed a possible motive at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Crime
Justice for Reyna Dunlap – Who killed her?
Family Seeks Answers After Maryland Woman Found Deceased in Abandoned Cleveland Home
The family of Reyna Dunlap is seeking answers after she was found deceased in an abandoned home in Cleveland, Ohio. Her mother, Karen Lesley Walker, is pleading for information, stating that her daughter did not have a known history of drug use and was originally from Maryland.
According to Walker, she has no information on where her daughter was staying in the months of November and December, nor any understanding of why she was in Cleveland at the time of her death.
Dunlap’s personal belongings, including her phone, wallet, and identification, were missing from the scene, leaving her family desperate for answers.
In an emotional appeal, Walker expressed her heartbreak and urged the public for assistance. “My daughter was found alone with no phone or personal items. I have no idea why she was in Cleveland or where she had been staying. Please, if anyone has any information, I need your help,” she stated.
Carmen L. Golden-Walker, a family member, also called for support, requesting prayers and assistance in sharing Dunlap’s story. “My heart is broken. I’m asking all my prayer warriors to uplift our family with hope, peace, and strength as my sister-in-love searches for answers about the unexpected loss of her daughter, my niece, Reyna Dunlap,” Golden-Walker wrote. “She was full of life and had so much ahead of her. We are seeking any information that could help us understand what happened.”
Dunlap, a native of the Washington, D.C./Maryland area, was found without identification or any means of communication, further deepening the mystery surrounding her death.
Her family is asking anyone with information or connections in the Cleveland area to come forward and help shed light on the circumstances that led to this tragic discovery.
“We are grateful for any assistance during this devastating time,” the family stated.
Anyone with information related to Reyna Dunlap’s whereabouts prior to her passing, or any details regarding the discovery of her body, is urged to contact local authorities or reach out to the family directly.
If you know anything, and want to be anonymous call the tip line (216) 252-7463.