The Murder of Joshua Bennett & attempted murder of Lindsey Kasinger

Today we have a crazy story for you that may sound more like fiction than reality. Picture seances, witchcraft, hexes and a conspiracy to murder a teenage girl.

Sources

Danny Malkovich, GateHouse News Service; “Claremont murder trial evidence in the hands of jury”

Kim Dacey, ABC channel 14 News; “Sentencing in Murder of IL Soldier”

Court of Appeals case record #5-09-0666

Danny Malkovich, JG-TC; “Woman convicted of murder in case involving death of Mattoon Soldier”

Religion News Blog; “Gangloff, Eck and Jackson testify against Irenia Cotner in Claremont murder trial”

Becky Malkovich, The Southern Illinoisan; “Murder trial moves to Franklin County

Kevin Ryden, Olney Daily Mail; “Judge sentences final defendant in Bennett Murder”

Religion News Blog; “Irenia Cotner guilty on all counts”