Illinois Judge Michael J. Valentine Fatally Shot, Wife Megan S. Valentine Charged With First-Degree Murder

A recent shooting in southeastern Illinois has culminated in the arrest of Megan S. Valentine, 44, in connection with the death of her husband, Illinois Second Judicial Circuit Court Judge Michael J. Valentine. As reported by

ABC7 Chicago

, the incident occurred outside the couple’s Albion home on County Road 600 shortly after noon.

Arriving officers found Judge Valentine’s body outside the residence where the crime took place, around 12:14 p.m. last Tuesday. Following the discovery, Illinois State Police were charged with the investigation, after a request by the local sheriff’s office, and Megan Valentine was taken into custody. She now faces serious charges, including first-degree murder aggravated by battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and committed aggravated domestic battery, according to

CBS News Chicago

.

In the wake of this tragic event, a joint statement from Judges of the Second Judicial Circuit expressed their profound loss: “We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic passing of our colleague and friend, Edwards County Resident Judge Michael J. Valentine.” The statement highlighted the judge’s history as a former Edwards County State’s Attorney and his commitment to public service. “He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time,” the statement, obtained by

ABC7 Chicago

, reads.

Not long before his law career, Michael Valentine served as a Chicago EMT as his obituary notes, he was a Chicago native who had two children. Meanwhile, Megan Valentine remains held at the White County Jail. The ongoing investigation by Illinois State Police continues to seek clarity into the circumstances surrounding the judge’s untimely demise, and the alleged involvement of his wife.

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