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    Iroquois Co. man accused of murdering family member

    By Bradley Zimmerman,

    3 days ago

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    BEAVERVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — An Iroquois County man is under arrest on charges of first-degree murder following the discovery of his deceased family member over the weekend.

    The County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy performed a welfare check at a home in Beaverville on Sunday. When the deputy arrived, officials said he was met by 54-year-old Anthony Esposito. After a short conversation with Esposito, the deputy discovered a member of Esposito’s family dead inside the home.

    Suspect dead after deputy-involved shooting in Iroquois County: State Police

    After an investigation, Esposito was taken into custody by the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Office. He was booked into the Iroquois County Jail on charges of first-degree murder.

    Esposito remains in custody pending further legal proceedings.

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